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London Hearts #2
The Suite Secret
Gemma's got it all figured amazing best friends April and Anna, a high-flying job, and a dating life that's strictly no-strings-attached. Men fall at her feet - and she walks away from them without a backwards glance.
Max is a jet-setter with zero interest in settling down. Between London and New York City, he's in a position of power working at a luxury hotelier. But when he meets Gemma in a high-stakes hotel pitch, their chemistry is instant, electric...and completely off limits. Why? Because Max is her best-friend Anna's brother.
Anna has just one don't even think about her brother. But the danger zone is Gemma's favourite place to be. And some temptations are worth checking in for...
Can she resist the one man she can't have? And can he resist her?
From the author of the chart-topping The Other Brother comes an irresistible best friend's brothers romance with globe-trotting glamour, sizzling banter and luxury hotel settings. Perfect book for fans of Ana Huang and Lauren Asher.
Max is a jet-setter with zero interest in settling down. Between London and New York City, he's in a position of power working at a luxury hotelier. But when he meets Gemma in a high-stakes hotel pitch, their chemistry is instant, electric...and completely off limits. Why? Because Max is her best-friend Anna's brother.
Anna has just one don't even think about her brother. But the danger zone is Gemma's favourite place to be. And some temptations are worth checking in for...
Can she resist the one man she can't have? And can he resist her?
From the author of the chart-topping The Other Brother comes an irresistible best friend's brothers romance with globe-trotting glamour, sizzling banter and luxury hotel settings. Perfect book for fans of Ana Huang and Lauren Asher.
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January 18, 2026
THERES ONE THING TIERNEY IS GOING TO DO AND ITS WRITE A FUNNY SPICY ADDICTIVE ROMANCE!!!!!!!
I LOVED THIS OMG I CANT HANDLE IT.
I LOVED THIS OMG I CANT HANDLE IT.
November 28, 2025
wtf has she put in this book ?!
i’ve truly been blessed by the arc gods and am yet to get one i didn’t enjoy. This was no different, I liked the Other Brother, but THIS ONE omfg Tierney really upped the ante here, our FMC Gemma is so cool, she works hard, is sexy and damn does she know it, she’s unapologetic in what she wants and how she lives, and is convinced she will never be in a serious relationship again
….. Enter Max, her best friends brother….. and the man she is now working alongside on a highly anticipated hotel opening. The tension between these two is electric, the mOUTH on Max 😮💨 It’s so good.
This is emotional, the lil found family is hilarious and real, the character development is natural and it’s so easy to read. It’s a lil kinky, a whole lotta fun and I just wanna be Gemma’s friend ?
thankyou Little Brown Book group and netgalley for the arc <3
i’ve truly been blessed by the arc gods and am yet to get one i didn’t enjoy. This was no different, I liked the Other Brother, but THIS ONE omfg Tierney really upped the ante here, our FMC Gemma is so cool, she works hard, is sexy and damn does she know it, she’s unapologetic in what she wants and how she lives, and is convinced she will never be in a serious relationship again
….. Enter Max, her best friends brother….. and the man she is now working alongside on a highly anticipated hotel opening. The tension between these two is electric, the mOUTH on Max 😮💨 It’s so good.
This is emotional, the lil found family is hilarious and real, the character development is natural and it’s so easy to read. It’s a lil kinky, a whole lotta fun and I just wanna be Gemma’s friend ?
thankyou Little Brown Book group and netgalley for the arc <3
October 31, 2025
I want to start by saying that I was very lucky to have received an early copy of The Suite Secret—thank you Hachette. However, I still want to give a completely honest review. Entirely spoiler free.
The main issue with this book was the writing. In the most brutal description, it wasn’t good. Not only was there a lack of show don’t tell, but when things were shown, they were also over explained. You need to trust that your readers will pick up on things, and it was such an eye roll moment every time it happened. Another example of the poor writing was pretty much any time Anna mentioned Max. If you’re talking to your best friend about your brother, why would you constantly refer to him as “my brother.” HE HAS A NAME! And yeah, sometimes you do refer to your siblings like that, but not every time! I’m not entirely sure Anna even knew his name.
The characters weren’t amazing either; they were all pretty two dimensional. But Gemma really pissed me off. She spent over 80 pages talking about how amazing she was at sex and would bring this up in the weirdest places. She made it a point really early on that even though she was amazing at sex, she was also amazing at her job and wouldn’t let the two interact… anyway, she lied. Even before she started hooking up with a coworker, she mentioned sex at work pretty much every time she was there.
Lastly, you would assume that because this was a best friend’s brother romance that there would be a major plot point of said best friend finding out about said romance. While this did happen, it happened way too late. And I would’ve forgiven it if it was resolved in a way that resembled how best friends would resolve conflict, but it wasn’t. The book spent too much time focusing on side stories that really didn’t lead anywhere, and not enough time refining the points that progressed the main story.
There were some things I liked; Henry and Gemma’s friendship was really sweet, and Max had his moments. But it wasn’t enough for me to say I liked the book.
2/5 ⭐️
The main issue with this book was the writing. In the most brutal description, it wasn’t good. Not only was there a lack of show don’t tell, but when things were shown, they were also over explained. You need to trust that your readers will pick up on things, and it was such an eye roll moment every time it happened. Another example of the poor writing was pretty much any time Anna mentioned Max. If you’re talking to your best friend about your brother, why would you constantly refer to him as “my brother.” HE HAS A NAME! And yeah, sometimes you do refer to your siblings like that, but not every time! I’m not entirely sure Anna even knew his name.
The characters weren’t amazing either; they were all pretty two dimensional. But Gemma really pissed me off. She spent over 80 pages talking about how amazing she was at sex and would bring this up in the weirdest places. She made it a point really early on that even though she was amazing at sex, she was also amazing at her job and wouldn’t let the two interact… anyway, she lied. Even before she started hooking up with a coworker, she mentioned sex at work pretty much every time she was there.
Lastly, you would assume that because this was a best friend’s brother romance that there would be a major plot point of said best friend finding out about said romance. While this did happen, it happened way too late. And I would’ve forgiven it if it was resolved in a way that resembled how best friends would resolve conflict, but it wasn’t. The book spent too much time focusing on side stories that really didn’t lead anywhere, and not enough time refining the points that progressed the main story.
There were some things I liked; Henry and Gemma’s friendship was really sweet, and Max had his moments. But it wasn’t enough for me to say I liked the book.
2/5 ⭐️
January 4, 2026
The Suite Secret by Tierney Page: One word? BANGER.
The story follows Max & Gemma, who have to work together on a huge project for a swanky hotel. There’s an immediate spark but also a problem - he’s Gemma’s best friend’s brother. The DRAMA of it all had me flipping through the pages! This is the fastest I’ve finished a book in ages.
I’m officially back in my workplace romance era. I forgot how much I love this trope! The constant tension, the sneaking around, the forbidden nature of it all is just chef’s kiss 🤌🏻 Have some milk handy for this one, cos this bitch is SPICYYYY 🥵
Tierney has really hit her stride with her second book, her writing is stronger than ever. Her humour shines throughout, and I only made it to page 9 before I had to reach for a highlighter.
Romance aside, one of my fav parts of the story was the FMC Gemma’s friendship group. Tierney writes female friendships so well and I want to hang out with all of them immediately. This book was also so emotional in a way I wasn’t expecting. I really related to Gemma and her struggle with letting people in. The emotional scene in the rain? The airport scene? HELLOOOO? 911?????
Equal parts heat and heart, The Suite Secret was the perfect spicy romance to kick-start my reading year. Keep an eye out for it when it hits shelves January 13! 🤍
My final rating: 4⭐️ 5🌶️
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Big thanks to Netgalley, Hachette Audio, and Tierney Page for the gifted advanced listener copy of this audio book!
Genre: Contemporary Romance
⭐️ 3.5/5
🌶 3/5
🎧 4/5
🧠 2/10
Noteworthy: Audio book publication date is 1/13/2026. Narrated by Will Watt and Evelyn Rose. This book was recorded in duet narration.
This the 2nd book in the London Hearts series of interconnected standalones. The duet narration is really well done. Will Watt does an incredible job of bringing Max to life. His confidence bordering on arrogance comes across as almost endearing. He does a perfect job with multiple accents for several male characters. Will has always been one of my favorite male narrators and he shines with this story. Evelyn is so good as Gemma. She conveys every emotion the character goes through bringing us along through her slow journey of finding trust and love again. You will feel her love and heartbreak all the way to your toes. It's a spectacular audio book.
The story is a tale of two people who are in what they feel like are perfect places in their lives and careers. Funny how life chooses the perfect moments to blindside you. Watching these characters navigate this fast burn but slow paced love affair is a bit like watching a slow motion car crash. You can see the future coming but all you can do is watch. The pacing is well done if you love a brick by brick romance plot. Nothing feels rushed which is crazy for a insta-lust story.
If you love a heavy romance focused contemporary with heart, a confident MMC with a mouth made for sin, an FMC who knows what she wants when she wants it, and a story filled with true friendship and a best friends brother trope, give this a try.
Genre: Contemporary Romance
⭐️ 3.5/5
🌶 3/5
🎧 4/5
🧠 2/10
Noteworthy: Audio book publication date is 1/13/2026. Narrated by Will Watt and Evelyn Rose. This book was recorded in duet narration.
This the 2nd book in the London Hearts series of interconnected standalones. The duet narration is really well done. Will Watt does an incredible job of bringing Max to life. His confidence bordering on arrogance comes across as almost endearing. He does a perfect job with multiple accents for several male characters. Will has always been one of my favorite male narrators and he shines with this story. Evelyn is so good as Gemma. She conveys every emotion the character goes through bringing us along through her slow journey of finding trust and love again. You will feel her love and heartbreak all the way to your toes. It's a spectacular audio book.
The story is a tale of two people who are in what they feel like are perfect places in their lives and careers. Funny how life chooses the perfect moments to blindside you. Watching these characters navigate this fast burn but slow paced love affair is a bit like watching a slow motion car crash. You can see the future coming but all you can do is watch. The pacing is well done if you love a brick by brick romance plot. Nothing feels rushed which is crazy for a insta-lust story.
If you love a heavy romance focused contemporary with heart, a confident MMC with a mouth made for sin, an FMC who knows what she wants when she wants it, and a story filled with true friendship and a best friends brother trope, give this a try.
January 16, 2026
The Suite Secret by Tierney Paige
London Hearts series #2. Contemporary romance. Forbidden romance with erotica elements. Can be read as a stand-alone.
Gemma loves her job. It’s fast paced and demanding but also leaves her time for her friends and night life. She doesn’t want any commitments there and makes sure her night fun is always a one and done. When she pitches a hotel space against Max, her best friend’s brother, she’s determined to win but instead they must work together to succeed. Spending that much time with Max is intense and Gemma is open and ready for an escape into an erotic pleasure zone. As long as they can keep it from his sister.
One night isn’t enough for Max. He’s feeling possessive and wants more. Can she handle it?
🎧 I listened to the audiobook version narrated by Will M Watt and Evelyn Rose. Both delivered a wonderful performance that helped bring the story to life. Especially Watt. I love listening to his voice. Banter and emotions came through clearly as did all the steamy scenes. Whew. Hot!
Scorching hot romance.
3.5
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Hachette Audio.
London Hearts series #2. Contemporary romance. Forbidden romance with erotica elements. Can be read as a stand-alone.
Gemma loves her job. It’s fast paced and demanding but also leaves her time for her friends and night life. She doesn’t want any commitments there and makes sure her night fun is always a one and done. When she pitches a hotel space against Max, her best friend’s brother, she’s determined to win but instead they must work together to succeed. Spending that much time with Max is intense and Gemma is open and ready for an escape into an erotic pleasure zone. As long as they can keep it from his sister.
One night isn’t enough for Max. He’s feeling possessive and wants more. Can she handle it?
🎧 I listened to the audiobook version narrated by Will M Watt and Evelyn Rose. Both delivered a wonderful performance that helped bring the story to life. Especially Watt. I love listening to his voice. Banter and emotions came through clearly as did all the steamy scenes. Whew. Hot!
Scorching hot romance.
3.5
I received a copy of this from NetGalley and Hachette Audio.
November 10, 2025
Thank you NetGalley, publishers, and author for allowing me this arc in return for an honest review :)
I didn’t expect this to make me smile as much as it did. See, I didn’t go in with super high expectations because the first book was good not great but I actually really enjoyed this book. The banter was there, the spice was there I feel like everything was there. This was definitely a step-up from the last book and the last book wasn’t even bad.
——-> Max & Gemma
Okok can we start of with the fact that Max is 42?? That shocked the ever loving out of me, because tell me he acts like -not a child- but a young early thirties man but he’s 42??? Like woah. But anyways, him and Gemma…They’re so cute. Their banter makes me smile and everytime a chapter with them in the office would end I couldn’t wait until the next because it was soooo funny and entertaining to read.
My only problem with them -and this book really- is how much sex they had. Yes this is a book we’re they’re “hooking up” and stuff but that doesn’t mean over half the book should be them getting freaky. There comes a certain point where it’s unnecessary and I’d rather cute possible moments than heated ones. Besides that though this was a good book and it really made my day. It made me smile, laugh out loud, and was overall just a great experience.
I didn’t expect this to make me smile as much as it did. See, I didn’t go in with super high expectations because the first book was good not great but I actually really enjoyed this book. The banter was there, the spice was there I feel like everything was there. This was definitely a step-up from the last book and the last book wasn’t even bad.
——-> Max & Gemma
Okok can we start of with the fact that Max is 42?? That shocked the ever loving out of me, because tell me he acts like -not a child- but a young early thirties man but he’s 42??? Like woah. But anyways, him and Gemma…They’re so cute. Their banter makes me smile and everytime a chapter with them in the office would end I couldn’t wait until the next because it was soooo funny and entertaining to read.
My only problem with them -and this book really- is how much sex they had. Yes this is a book we’re they’re “hooking up” and stuff but that doesn’t mean over half the book should be them getting freaky. There comes a certain point where it’s unnecessary and I’d rather cute possible moments than heated ones. Besides that though this was a good book and it really made my day. It made me smile, laugh out loud, and was overall just a great experience.
December 29, 2025
Thank you to Little, Brown Book Group for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
What happens when temptation doesn’t check out? Gemma’s got it all figured out: amazing best friends April and Anna, a high-flying job, and a dating life that’s strictly no-strings-attached. Men fall at her feet – and she walks away from them without a backwards glance. Max is a jet-setter with zero interest in settling down. Between London and New York City, he’s in a position of power working at a luxury hotelier. But when he meets Gemma in a high-stakes hotel pitch, their chemistry is instant, electric…and completely off limits. Why? Because Max is her best-friend Anna’s brother. And Anna has just one rule: don’t even think about her brother. But the danger zone is Gemma’s favorite place to be. And some temptations are worth checking in for…
Gemma has worked incredibly hard to get to where she is now. She’s also incredibly proud of that fact which I really liked. Too often, FMCs second guess themselves but Gemma doesn’t, even going as far to be proud about her sexual conquests without fear. That kind of woman knows what she wants and will not stand for something she doesn’t. Which is why I was confused about her trying to set boundaries and allowing them to be moved. She wouldn’t allow it in any other circumstance. I could understand it if those boundaries crumbled down the road through determination and change, but it felt like they were never in place - something that doesn’t fit with her character at all in my mind.
Max did frustrate me a fair amount of the book. I’m all for a cocky man who pushes the boat out a bit, but it needs to be done right. He still needs to be likeable, and I struggled a lot with that. I really tried but just couldn’t find this connection to him as the leading man. He has so much potential to do so much good, and yet he is constantly hiding behind this cocky “I’m god’s gift” bravado that’s so offputting.
Despite not having read the first book, I was looking forward to jumping into this story. I do enjoy a good workplace romance, even better if enemies to lovers is involved as well! But this story just fell so flat for me. I felt like I was slogging through reading it to the point I contemplated DNFing the story multiple times. But, I was determined to finish the book. And upon finishing thought that perhaps a DNF would have been better. Genuinely, the only interesting parts of the story for me was the smut and the FMC leaning towards the more kinky side of things. I didn’t feel a connection with this story and the writing at all which is such an incredible shame.
Overall, The Suite Secret is a romance I had high hopes for but those sadly weren’t met.
⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you again to Little, Brown Book Group for an advanced copy of this book.
What happens when temptation doesn’t check out? Gemma’s got it all figured out: amazing best friends April and Anna, a high-flying job, and a dating life that’s strictly no-strings-attached. Men fall at her feet – and she walks away from them without a backwards glance. Max is a jet-setter with zero interest in settling down. Between London and New York City, he’s in a position of power working at a luxury hotelier. But when he meets Gemma in a high-stakes hotel pitch, their chemistry is instant, electric…and completely off limits. Why? Because Max is her best-friend Anna’s brother. And Anna has just one rule: don’t even think about her brother. But the danger zone is Gemma’s favorite place to be. And some temptations are worth checking in for…
Gemma has worked incredibly hard to get to where she is now. She’s also incredibly proud of that fact which I really liked. Too often, FMCs second guess themselves but Gemma doesn’t, even going as far to be proud about her sexual conquests without fear. That kind of woman knows what she wants and will not stand for something she doesn’t. Which is why I was confused about her trying to set boundaries and allowing them to be moved. She wouldn’t allow it in any other circumstance. I could understand it if those boundaries crumbled down the road through determination and change, but it felt like they were never in place - something that doesn’t fit with her character at all in my mind.
Max did frustrate me a fair amount of the book. I’m all for a cocky man who pushes the boat out a bit, but it needs to be done right. He still needs to be likeable, and I struggled a lot with that. I really tried but just couldn’t find this connection to him as the leading man. He has so much potential to do so much good, and yet he is constantly hiding behind this cocky “I’m god’s gift” bravado that’s so offputting.
Despite not having read the first book, I was looking forward to jumping into this story. I do enjoy a good workplace romance, even better if enemies to lovers is involved as well! But this story just fell so flat for me. I felt like I was slogging through reading it to the point I contemplated DNFing the story multiple times. But, I was determined to finish the book. And upon finishing thought that perhaps a DNF would have been better. Genuinely, the only interesting parts of the story for me was the smut and the FMC leaning towards the more kinky side of things. I didn’t feel a connection with this story and the writing at all which is such an incredible shame.
Overall, The Suite Secret is a romance I had high hopes for but those sadly weren’t met.
⭐️⭐️/5
Thank you again to Little, Brown Book Group for an advanced copy of this book.
January 16, 2026
I read this back in December thanks to @hachettenz and somehow I’ve already re-read it twice, so when BookHero delivered my copy today I definitely squealed a little 🥹📦
This one is full of globe-trotting glamour, sharp banter, and a forbidden romance that absolutely hits. Gemma is confident, independent, and strictly no-strings, while Max is a jet-setting hotel exec who is very much off-limits, because he’s her best friend’s brother 😬🔥
The chemistry between these two is instant and feral; every interaction crackles, the tension is stretched so tight it hurts, and the payoff is so worth it. I loved how the spice felt earned, the banter stayed playful and sexy, and the emotional moments snuck up on me when I wasn’t expecting them. It’s fast-paced, addictive, and one of those books where you’re kicking your feet and whisper-screaming while reading. 💕✨
Flirty, swoony, and just the right amount of messy, this is absolutely a reread-worthy romance. If you love Ana Huang or Lauren Asher, you’re going to devour this one 🤍✨
This one is full of globe-trotting glamour, sharp banter, and a forbidden romance that absolutely hits. Gemma is confident, independent, and strictly no-strings, while Max is a jet-setting hotel exec who is very much off-limits, because he’s her best friend’s brother 😬🔥
The chemistry between these two is instant and feral; every interaction crackles, the tension is stretched so tight it hurts, and the payoff is so worth it. I loved how the spice felt earned, the banter stayed playful and sexy, and the emotional moments snuck up on me when I wasn’t expecting them. It’s fast-paced, addictive, and one of those books where you’re kicking your feet and whisper-screaming while reading. 💕✨
Flirty, swoony, and just the right amount of messy, this is absolutely a reread-worthy romance. If you love Ana Huang or Lauren Asher, you’re going to devour this one 🤍✨
October 18, 2025
The Suite Secret by Tierney Page, book 2 in the London Hearts series.
I honestly didn’t expect it to top the first book, but wow… it totally did! 😍
The story follows Gemma and Max, two people definitely not looking for love (especially since Max’s sister is Gemma’s best friend and told her to stay the f*ck away from her brother). But of course… fate had other plans.
This book had everything: funny banter 😂, sizzling tension 🔥, and just the right amount of spice 🌶️.
I was hooked from start to finish!
And that ending? 🥺 Emotional, heartfelt, and such a beautiful reminder that sometimes it’s better to take a risk than to regret playing it safe.
Absolutely loved every second of it!
I honestly didn’t expect it to top the first book, but wow… it totally did! 😍
The story follows Gemma and Max, two people definitely not looking for love (especially since Max’s sister is Gemma’s best friend and told her to stay the f*ck away from her brother). But of course… fate had other plans.
This book had everything: funny banter 😂, sizzling tension 🔥, and just the right amount of spice 🌶️.
I was hooked from start to finish!
And that ending? 🥺 Emotional, heartfelt, and such a beautiful reminder that sometimes it’s better to take a risk than to regret playing it safe.
Absolutely loved every second of it!
November 4, 2025
The Suite Secret is the second book in the London Hearts series and is just as good as the first!
We follow Gemma, best friend of book one's FMC April as she discovers that locking her heart away after a disappointment of a relationship may not withstand the demolition crew that is Max Browne, millionaire and her possible new colleague. Max also happens to be off the table as the brother of her other bestie, Anna. Resistance is futile as a secret arrangement goes off the rails and jeopardises everything.
I love an Aussie author and I've had the pleasure of meeting Tierney twice now. I'm a fantasy girlie at heart but I was not able to put this one down. I loved seeing the fantastic characters from The Other Brother again and treasure the girls' friendship. I laughed and cried and everything in between. And I haven't even mentioned the SPICE yet 🥵
All my spicy romance girlies need to get amongst this one, it's a five star for me.
We follow Gemma, best friend of book one's FMC April as she discovers that locking her heart away after a disappointment of a relationship may not withstand the demolition crew that is Max Browne, millionaire and her possible new colleague. Max also happens to be off the table as the brother of her other bestie, Anna. Resistance is futile as a secret arrangement goes off the rails and jeopardises everything.
I love an Aussie author and I've had the pleasure of meeting Tierney twice now. I'm a fantasy girlie at heart but I was not able to put this one down. I loved seeing the fantastic characters from The Other Brother again and treasure the girls' friendship. I laughed and cried and everything in between. And I haven't even mentioned the SPICE yet 🥵
All my spicy romance girlies need to get amongst this one, it's a five star for me.
January 6, 2026
This was such a great story!! The banter, the chemistry and plot was truly plotting the whole way through!
I really loved Gemma’s character, her confidence, but also deep rooted insecurities were depicted soo well, I just wanted the best for her (and Max) 🥹
Also yay for Lance 🤭
I really loved Gemma’s character, her confidence, but also deep rooted insecurities were depicted soo well, I just wanted the best for her (and Max) 🥹
Also yay for Lance 🤭
January 16, 2026
SO good. RTC
October 13, 2025
I enjoyed The Suite Secret a lot more than I thought I would. It was charming, funny and packed a few emotional punches. It's got some of my favourite tropes; best friend's brother, a slight age gap, forced proximity and of course, a very sexy workplace romance. I loved the London setting, and while I would have loved to see more of the city, I do quite like how the story was centred around a few locations. I think that made a lot of sense for the plot.
Gemma's sense of humour had me cracking up at so many points while I was reading. She was so funny, and her POV was my favourite out of the two. At the same time, she felt like a multifaceted character. She hides behind her humour, protecting her emotions after a disappointing relationship in her past. She doesn't want to get together with anyone else, always looks for a no-strings-attached fling, but Max is here to break down her walls.
Max feels pretty similar to Gemma in that regard. He's had a failed marriage and isn't looking for any commitment. And he's Gemma's best friend's brother, so nothing can happen. But nothing goes as it should. I loved seeing Gemma and Max break down each other's walls and slowly start to like each other. I really loved how we saw a slow build-up of the relationship between Gemma and Max. The chemistry was crazyyy, and the spice was pretty damn good.
I did think the last half of the book was a little slow for my tastes, and I thought the way that the third act conflict played out was just okay. But I did have a lot of fun reading these and I loved the ending that we got to see.)
The Suite Secret was a super fun read and I can't wait to check out all the books that are in the series (I have a feeling who the next book is going to be about hehe.
Thank you Sphere (Little, Brown Book Group UK) for sending me an e-ARC through NetGalley!
And thank you The Bookish Type HAU (Hachette Australia) for the physical arc at RARE25 in Melbourne!
Gemma's sense of humour had me cracking up at so many points while I was reading. She was so funny, and her POV was my favourite out of the two. At the same time, she felt like a multifaceted character. She hides behind her humour, protecting her emotions after a disappointing relationship in her past. She doesn't want to get together with anyone else, always looks for a no-strings-attached fling, but Max is here to break down her walls.
Max feels pretty similar to Gemma in that regard. He's had a failed marriage and isn't looking for any commitment. And he's Gemma's best friend's brother, so nothing can happen. But nothing goes as it should. I loved seeing Gemma and Max break down each other's walls and slowly start to like each other. I really loved how we saw a slow build-up of the relationship between Gemma and Max. The chemistry was crazyyy, and the spice was pretty damn good.
I did think the last half of the book was a little slow for my tastes, and I thought the way that the third act conflict played out was just okay. But I did have a lot of fun reading these and I loved the ending that we got to see.)
The Suite Secret was a super fun read and I can't wait to check out all the books that are in the series (I have a feeling who the next book is going to be about hehe.
Thank you Sphere (Little, Brown Book Group UK) for sending me an e-ARC through NetGalley!
And thank you The Bookish Type HAU (Hachette Australia) for the physical arc at RARE25 in Melbourne!
December 31, 2025
The Suite Secret
Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice--🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
(The spice was spicing but very sweet)
Best friends brother
Workplace romance
Emotionally guarded MC's
Banter but beautiful banter
Age gap
Forced proximity
Thank you NetGalley and Hachetteaudio for sending this to me to Listen to. The narraters was great at bringing Gemma and Max to life.
Max and Gemma makes this book come to life off the pages. This book will have you kicking your feet and giggling at times. I could not stop listing to this book. The banter is so great. Best friends brother romance in this book, the connection you can feel through out the book is everything you can hope for in a book. This story bring this heat as well. One hookup leads to so much more for Gemma and Max. This autiobook was amazing and You should add this to you TBR for when it is released.
Release date is January 13th.
This is the second book int he series. First book is The Other Brother.
Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice--🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
(The spice was spicing but very sweet)
Best friends brother
Workplace romance
Emotionally guarded MC's
Banter but beautiful banter
Age gap
Forced proximity
Thank you NetGalley and Hachetteaudio for sending this to me to Listen to. The narraters was great at bringing Gemma and Max to life.
Max and Gemma makes this book come to life off the pages. This book will have you kicking your feet and giggling at times. I could not stop listing to this book. The banter is so great. Best friends brother romance in this book, the connection you can feel through out the book is everything you can hope for in a book. This story bring this heat as well. One hookup leads to so much more for Gemma and Max. This autiobook was amazing and You should add this to you TBR for when it is released.
Release date is January 13th.
This is the second book int he series. First book is The Other Brother.
November 6, 2025
The Suite Secret was such an easy, steamy read that had me laughing one minute and blushing the next!
When Gemma meets the irresistibly handsome Max during a business meeting, things get hot and heavy pretty quickly — and I was absolutely here for it.
As a fan of Tierney’s TikToks and her signature humor, I could really hear her voice shining through in this story, which made it even more enjoyable. She’s done a fantastic job bringing the spice and fun to the page.
That said, I did find myself wishing for a little more depth and emotional connection between the main characters. There were moments where I really felt for some of the side characters, and I would have loved that same pull with Gemma and Max.
Overall, this is a fun, flirty romance that’s perfect for when you just want to switch off, unwind, and get lost in a smutty, feel-good escape. If you love your books steamy and full of sass, this one’s for you!
Thanks Netgalley for this advanced read!
When Gemma meets the irresistibly handsome Max during a business meeting, things get hot and heavy pretty quickly — and I was absolutely here for it.
As a fan of Tierney’s TikToks and her signature humor, I could really hear her voice shining through in this story, which made it even more enjoyable. She’s done a fantastic job bringing the spice and fun to the page.
That said, I did find myself wishing for a little more depth and emotional connection between the main characters. There were moments where I really felt for some of the side characters, and I would have loved that same pull with Gemma and Max.
Overall, this is a fun, flirty romance that’s perfect for when you just want to switch off, unwind, and get lost in a smutty, feel-good escape. If you love your books steamy and full of sass, this one’s for you!
Thanks Netgalley for this advanced read!
January 9, 2026
I had the pleasure of listening to this as an audiobook via NetGalley. This is a duel narration by Will Watt and Evelyn Rose that was very well done. Gemma is our FMC who is independent, sexy, and knows what she wants. Max is the rich sexy arrogant MMC who also happens to be Gemma’s best friend’s brother. The tension between these two is electric from the very start!! Gemma and Max are forced to work together and that tension builds and neither can resist any longer. Tierney not only knows how to deliver a good overall story but the connection between these two along with the spice and very dirty mouth on Max… 🥵 🔥 🌶️
January 17, 2026
The story centers around Max and Gemma, who have to work on a project together at an upscale hotel. They had amazing chemistry right from the start! It features best friend’s brother, workplace romance, strong friendships and all the steam.
*many thanks to Forever, Hachette audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review
*many thanks to Forever, Hachette audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review
December 31, 2025
I'm sad to say this book wasn't for me. I don't know if it was my mood, the story or the narration that just didn't do it for me. I feel as though it was a me thing. There were parts that I enjoyed like- the FMC leaning towards the kinkier side of things. However, I thought this book was very smut driven and didn't feel the connection with the story. I know there is a lot of people that enjoyed this one so please take my review with a grain of salt as this could be a me thing.
Overall, The Suite Secret is a romance with a workplace romance and a lot of spice.
Thank you NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
Overall, The Suite Secret is a romance with a workplace romance and a lot of spice.
Thank you NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
December 27, 2025
I'm sorry but this book wasn't for me.
Firstly, I would like to say I am a fan of Tierney Page, and I applaud her for writing a book!
This book tells the story of Max and Gemma and their "forbidden" romance because he is her new boss and he is also her best friend's brother.
Starting with the positives, I loved the humour and banter between the characters, especially Gemma and Henry!
Unfortunately, what didn't work for me was the characters. I didn't feel connected to them, and personally a lot of what they said or the way they acted didn't feel natural or believable.
If I'm honest, I found a lot of the plot was lost due to unnecessary dialogue or unnecessary spicy scenes.
As a result, this book wasn't for me; however, I do applaud Tierney for writing this book and wish her all the success.
A massive thank you to the authors, NetGalley and little brown for a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
Firstly, I would like to say I am a fan of Tierney Page, and I applaud her for writing a book!
This book tells the story of Max and Gemma and their "forbidden" romance because he is her new boss and he is also her best friend's brother.
Starting with the positives, I loved the humour and banter between the characters, especially Gemma and Henry!
Unfortunately, what didn't work for me was the characters. I didn't feel connected to them, and personally a lot of what they said or the way they acted didn't feel natural or believable.
If I'm honest, I found a lot of the plot was lost due to unnecessary dialogue or unnecessary spicy scenes.
As a result, this book wasn't for me; however, I do applaud Tierney for writing this book and wish her all the success.
A massive thank you to the authors, NetGalley and little brown for a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.
January 11, 2026
Wow! This one lit me up! 💡. Made me laugh! 🤣. Made me cry. 😢 Broke my heart 💔… And was spicy! 🌶️ 🔥
Gemma is our MFC. She is beautiful, smart, has a terrific job, great friends, knows exactly what she wants, … and, NEVER wants to be in a relationship EVER AGAIN!
Max is our MMC. He is HOT, beautiful, has a terrific job, great friends, and is exactly where he wants to be. He is also Gemma’s Best Friend’s brother….
They meet in a very awkward way… involving a train and coffee…
But…sparks fly immediately! And neither one knows who the other is…
And in a crazy turn of fate, they end up working side by side on a big project that will most certainly impact both of their lives in a huge way!
And, Max is back in London…where he grew up. But he hasn’t been back for a while. Not since his life imploded and he moved to NYC… and never looked back…
So when Gemma meets up with her best friend, Anna, and her brother is there…at their childhood home… well, she warns Gemma to NOT EVEN LOOK AT HIM! If she knows what’s good for her…
As time goes on we learn so much more about each of their lives… and all the turmoil that lies underneath the surface. You can feel the strength of the friendship between the two women, and the fragility of the relationship with Max. Gemma KNOWS she shouldn’t even THINK about him, but her most precious place to be is the most dangerous and crazy situations… and Max fits in so well right there.
So… since neither of them are looking for forever…and all they want is spice and kink and lots and lots of sex…they can do this, right???
Well, as someone else described it…it’s like watching a car crash in slow motion. You KNOW the next scene, but you can’t stop yourself from watching the crash…
And, the audiobook narrators are so spectacular that you FEEL the emotions in every scene… and I found myself laughing and crying with them!
And the intensity of the scenes? Wow!
Running across town in the rain ☔️ and then the crazy purple tentacled dildo…I mean the array of emotions is just… endless…
You think it’s going to be a superficial ‘fluff’ piece because of the description. But instead, your heart and soul are ripped out of your body… wondering if they will ever be returned?? 😢
#TheSuiteSecret by @TierneyPage and narrated spectacularly by @WillMWatt and @EvelynRose.
5 hot, spicy, sweet, sad, wonderful stars for me!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book has NOT BEEN RELEASED YET, but look 👀 for it on 1/13/26!
5 raging, devoted, motherly aka ‘badass cop’ stars for me!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks so much to #NetGalley, @HachetteAudio and #ForeverBooks for an ALC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
You can also find my reviews on: Goodreads,
Instagram: @BookReviews_with_emsr and/or
My Facebook Book Club: Book Reviews With Elaine
Thanks so much for reading! And if you ‘liked’ my review, please share with your friends, & click ‘LIKE’ below… And, let me know YOUR thoughts if you read it!! 📚⭐️
Gemma is our MFC. She is beautiful, smart, has a terrific job, great friends, knows exactly what she wants, … and, NEVER wants to be in a relationship EVER AGAIN!
Max is our MMC. He is HOT, beautiful, has a terrific job, great friends, and is exactly where he wants to be. He is also Gemma’s Best Friend’s brother….
They meet in a very awkward way… involving a train and coffee…
But…sparks fly immediately! And neither one knows who the other is…
And in a crazy turn of fate, they end up working side by side on a big project that will most certainly impact both of their lives in a huge way!
And, Max is back in London…where he grew up. But he hasn’t been back for a while. Not since his life imploded and he moved to NYC… and never looked back…
So when Gemma meets up with her best friend, Anna, and her brother is there…at their childhood home… well, she warns Gemma to NOT EVEN LOOK AT HIM! If she knows what’s good for her…
As time goes on we learn so much more about each of their lives… and all the turmoil that lies underneath the surface. You can feel the strength of the friendship between the two women, and the fragility of the relationship with Max. Gemma KNOWS she shouldn’t even THINK about him, but her most precious place to be is the most dangerous and crazy situations… and Max fits in so well right there.
So… since neither of them are looking for forever…and all they want is spice and kink and lots and lots of sex…they can do this, right???
Well, as someone else described it…it’s like watching a car crash in slow motion. You KNOW the next scene, but you can’t stop yourself from watching the crash…
And, the audiobook narrators are so spectacular that you FEEL the emotions in every scene… and I found myself laughing and crying with them!
And the intensity of the scenes? Wow!
Running across town in the rain ☔️ and then the crazy purple tentacled dildo…I mean the array of emotions is just… endless…
You think it’s going to be a superficial ‘fluff’ piece because of the description. But instead, your heart and soul are ripped out of your body… wondering if they will ever be returned?? 😢
#TheSuiteSecret by @TierneyPage and narrated spectacularly by @WillMWatt and @EvelynRose.
5 hot, spicy, sweet, sad, wonderful stars for me!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book has NOT BEEN RELEASED YET, but look 👀 for it on 1/13/26!
5 raging, devoted, motherly aka ‘badass cop’ stars for me!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks so much to #NetGalley, @HachetteAudio and #ForeverBooks for an ALC of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
You can also find my reviews on: Goodreads,
Instagram: @BookReviews_with_emsr and/or
My Facebook Book Club: Book Reviews With Elaine
Thanks so much for reading! And if you ‘liked’ my review, please share with your friends, & click ‘LIKE’ below… And, let me know YOUR thoughts if you read it!! 📚⭐️
December 29, 2025
The Suite Secret by Tierney Page 💜
(London Hearts Book #2)
ARC REVIEW
Release: January 13th
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wow! I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I had a great time with this book and I think I enjoyed this one a lot due to the office/workplace romance aspect….forbidden, spicy scenes in the office like yessss 🥵🤌🏼 The writing was also so easy to follow and I found myself getting through this easily.
The tension between these two was everything. The spice was incredibly done and I was living for it. These two were perfect for each other and I really enjoyed my time watching them fall in love. There’s just something about a billionaire romance that has me all in my feels, it’s just that the MMC would do anything for the FMC and money wise…he spoils her and as he should 🤌🏼 Miss Gemma had trust issues but i’m so proud of her for opening herself up and overcoming her demons.
I did think some scenes were cringey and were hard to read, like the constant mention about 💨 with the girl group, the wedding shop scene 🙈…some scenes just wasn’t necessary.
I also found the love confession scene in the bath to be so rushed, it kinda just came out so fast and random and didn’t feel genuine. Though the angst after that was everything, I could feel the emotions and anger through the pages so I guess that’s forgiven. The third act pissed me off but I knew it was coming but the second third act sent me…I was like Gemma girl stop running away 🤣
Overall I had a really good time with this book. It surprised me since it’s my first i’ve read from this author, i’m definitely intrigued on the next and Anna’s love story 💜 This can definitely be read as a standalone, I did it and it was perfect.
(London Hearts Book #2)
ARC REVIEW
Release: January 13th
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wow! I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I had a great time with this book and I think I enjoyed this one a lot due to the office/workplace romance aspect….forbidden, spicy scenes in the office like yessss 🥵🤌🏼 The writing was also so easy to follow and I found myself getting through this easily.
The tension between these two was everything. The spice was incredibly done and I was living for it. These two were perfect for each other and I really enjoyed my time watching them fall in love. There’s just something about a billionaire romance that has me all in my feels, it’s just that the MMC would do anything for the FMC and money wise…he spoils her and as he should 🤌🏼 Miss Gemma had trust issues but i’m so proud of her for opening herself up and overcoming her demons.
I did think some scenes were cringey and were hard to read, like the constant mention about 💨 with the girl group, the wedding shop scene 🙈…some scenes just wasn’t necessary.
I also found the love confession scene in the bath to be so rushed, it kinda just came out so fast and random and didn’t feel genuine. Though the angst after that was everything, I could feel the emotions and anger through the pages so I guess that’s forgiven. The third act pissed me off but I knew it was coming but the second third act sent me…I was like Gemma girl stop running away 🤣
Overall I had a really good time with this book. It surprised me since it’s my first i’ve read from this author, i’m definitely intrigued on the next and Anna’s love story 💜 This can definitely be read as a standalone, I did it and it was perfect.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2026
Total Rating - 4.5 Stars
So good !!! And definitely worth the read.
Tierney has done such an amazing job with her books, and I honestly can not wait for the next one. Not only are her books good, but they do make you shed a tear or two, and then make you laugh so hard.
The characters in this are so good, and so relatable, and im not just talking about the main character's, but the side characters make you feel something. I just cant wait for more of her work.
Now onto the book, Gemma is honestly the best, she is so funny and you can't help but love her. Gemma is just a woman who loves sex, and you know what, im here for it, but there is more too her. What she has been through is just so relatable and you just get her perspective of things and why she is the way she is, to feel like you are "too much" is a really hard thing to get out of your mind, and can be very hard to convince yourself your not.
And our dear Max.. I really liked Max. As much as he tried to give 'fuckboy' energy he was just too much of a sweetheart. Now we all know that no strings attached never ends well (most of the time). But I will say the spicy scenes were spicin' 😝😝 this guy has a mouth on him ! Love that !!
I honestly loved reading this book, i really resonated with Gemma in this book and with what she has been through (not exactly, but similarly lol). I think when you can connect with the characters in a book, makes it that much more special of a read. I honestly can not wait for what Tierney's next book brings to the table.
HAPPY READING !
So good !!! And definitely worth the read.
Tierney has done such an amazing job with her books, and I honestly can not wait for the next one. Not only are her books good, but they do make you shed a tear or two, and then make you laugh so hard.
The characters in this are so good, and so relatable, and im not just talking about the main character's, but the side characters make you feel something. I just cant wait for more of her work.
Now onto the book, Gemma is honestly the best, she is so funny and you can't help but love her. Gemma is just a woman who loves sex, and you know what, im here for it, but there is more too her. What she has been through is just so relatable and you just get her perspective of things and why she is the way she is, to feel like you are "too much" is a really hard thing to get out of your mind, and can be very hard to convince yourself your not.
And our dear Max.. I really liked Max. As much as he tried to give 'fuckboy' energy he was just too much of a sweetheart. Now we all know that no strings attached never ends well (most of the time). But I will say the spicy scenes were spicin' 😝😝 this guy has a mouth on him ! Love that !!
I honestly loved reading this book, i really resonated with Gemma in this book and with what she has been through (not exactly, but similarly lol). I think when you can connect with the characters in a book, makes it that much more special of a read. I honestly can not wait for what Tierney's next book brings to the table.
HAPPY READING !
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2026
Oh God, what did I just read?
This book was a hot mess. The spice and the forbidden part, and especially the banter-filled arguments between Max and Gemma at the very start. The parts I most enjoyed were the parts where other people were present, or the main characters were just talking to each other about daily stuff. The day-to-day conversation and the interactions in their workplace were more interesting to me than the other.
I love female friendships in books, and here as well, it was interesting to watch the people with very different dynamics being friends: Gemma, April and Anna.
The spice was at its peak throughout the book, and it just overshadowed the plot. It was not my favourite at all, and in the later parts I had skip it. And in some parts, it gave me next-level second-hand embarrassment. The penis art on a coffee and a penis-shaped vase was not necessary at all. It was an odd thing to add just to make readers laugh, maybe because those discussions just made me stop reading, question myself, and wonder whether irl people seriously do these things.
And the chemistry just felt a bit off to me. Like, there were very few heartfelt interactions between them that could have led to feelings to develop. There were interactions, but mostly either ended with sex or with other people's presence. I wish there were more meaningful interactions between then their relationship would have made more sense to them.
Thank you so much, Tierney Page, the publishers and Netgalley for providing this ARC.
This book was a hot mess. The spice and the forbidden part, and especially the banter-filled arguments between Max and Gemma at the very start. The parts I most enjoyed were the parts where other people were present, or the main characters were just talking to each other about daily stuff. The day-to-day conversation and the interactions in their workplace were more interesting to me than the other.
I love female friendships in books, and here as well, it was interesting to watch the people with very different dynamics being friends: Gemma, April and Anna.
The spice was at its peak throughout the book, and it just overshadowed the plot. It was not my favourite at all, and in the later parts I had skip it. And in some parts, it gave me next-level second-hand embarrassment. The penis art on a coffee and a penis-shaped vase was not necessary at all. It was an odd thing to add just to make readers laugh, maybe because those discussions just made me stop reading, question myself, and wonder whether irl people seriously do these things.
And the chemistry just felt a bit off to me. Like, there were very few heartfelt interactions between them that could have led to feelings to develop. There were interactions, but mostly either ended with sex or with other people's presence. I wish there were more meaningful interactions between then their relationship would have made more sense to them.
Thank you so much, Tierney Page, the publishers and Netgalley for providing this ARC.
December 18, 2025
The Suite Secret by Teirney Page
Arc review out 13th January
⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
What happens when temptation doesn't check out?
This is the second book in the London Hearts series, this one follows Gemma who is a high flying professional who doesn’t have time for relationships. Men fall at her feet and she loves nothing more than sex with no commitment.
Enter Max, her new client who also happens to be her best friend’s brother, he is so off limits it’s unreal.
Can she resist the one man she can't have? And can he resist her?
I read The Other Brother earlier this year and I have to say I wasn’t blown away, it was a fun forbidden love and this one is the same.
I love Gemma’s character and her confidence when it comes to sex and relationships. She is also deeply real with her internal insecurities. This book however kind of lost its way for me. The tension between Max and Gemma started off so well and they had good banter and tension, however the more the book went on the more I didn’t gel with it. There is a lot of smut in this book and it started to feel a bit repetitive and some things I felt were just in there for a shock factor. I love a smutty book but in some places it just felt a bit crass.
I love Tierney’s content and her book recommendations but sadly her books are just missing something for me.
Thank you so much to Tierney and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this arc.
Arc review out 13th January
⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
What happens when temptation doesn't check out?
This is the second book in the London Hearts series, this one follows Gemma who is a high flying professional who doesn’t have time for relationships. Men fall at her feet and she loves nothing more than sex with no commitment.
Enter Max, her new client who also happens to be her best friend’s brother, he is so off limits it’s unreal.
Can she resist the one man she can't have? And can he resist her?
I read The Other Brother earlier this year and I have to say I wasn’t blown away, it was a fun forbidden love and this one is the same.
I love Gemma’s character and her confidence when it comes to sex and relationships. She is also deeply real with her internal insecurities. This book however kind of lost its way for me. The tension between Max and Gemma started off so well and they had good banter and tension, however the more the book went on the more I didn’t gel with it. There is a lot of smut in this book and it started to feel a bit repetitive and some things I felt were just in there for a shock factor. I love a smutty book but in some places it just felt a bit crass.
I love Tierney’s content and her book recommendations but sadly her books are just missing something for me.
Thank you so much to Tierney and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this arc.
December 19, 2025
ARC Review – The Suite Secret by Tierney Page
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
I went into The Suite Secret as a first-time Tierney Page reader… and I’m coming out a forever fan. This book absolutely wrecked me in the best way possible.
The spice? PERFECTION. Impeccably paced, never overdone and woven seamlessly into the story so it enhances the tension rather than overpowering it. The chemistry between Gemma and Max is instant, electric and completely addictive. Every glance, every line of banter, every stolen moment had me on edge.
Gemma is everything I love in a FMC—confident, sharp, emotionally layered and unapologetic. She has her life figured out (or so she thinks) and watching her walls slowly crack was so satisfying. Max? Peak broody, powerful, jet-setting MMC energy. The kind that pretends he doesn’t feel… until he very clearly does. HARD.
The banter and sass are top-tier, the emotional depth sneaks up on you and the character development is chef’s kiss. Tierney Page does vulnerability so beautifully—it’s raw, it’s real and it hits you right in the chest. And the forbidden tension of the best friend’s brother trope? Absolutely immaculate. The push-and-pull, the longing, the restraint (and lack thereof 😮💨)… I was feral.
This was hands down my favourite spicy romance read of the year.
If you love:
perfectly spaced spice 🔥
forbidden romance 💘
high tension 😍
sharp banter 🤣
brooding MMC 🥹
emotionally rich character arcs🙌
…then The Suite Secret needs to be on your radar immediately.
Thank you to The Bookish Type for the ARC—I’m beyond grateful.
📅 Releases January 13, 2026 — trust me, you’re going to want this one on day one.
💔🔥✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
I went into The Suite Secret as a first-time Tierney Page reader… and I’m coming out a forever fan. This book absolutely wrecked me in the best way possible.
The spice? PERFECTION. Impeccably paced, never overdone and woven seamlessly into the story so it enhances the tension rather than overpowering it. The chemistry between Gemma and Max is instant, electric and completely addictive. Every glance, every line of banter, every stolen moment had me on edge.
Gemma is everything I love in a FMC—confident, sharp, emotionally layered and unapologetic. She has her life figured out (or so she thinks) and watching her walls slowly crack was so satisfying. Max? Peak broody, powerful, jet-setting MMC energy. The kind that pretends he doesn’t feel… until he very clearly does. HARD.
The banter and sass are top-tier, the emotional depth sneaks up on you and the character development is chef’s kiss. Tierney Page does vulnerability so beautifully—it’s raw, it’s real and it hits you right in the chest. And the forbidden tension of the best friend’s brother trope? Absolutely immaculate. The push-and-pull, the longing, the restraint (and lack thereof 😮💨)… I was feral.
This was hands down my favourite spicy romance read of the year.
If you love:
perfectly spaced spice 🔥
forbidden romance 💘
high tension 😍
sharp banter 🤣
brooding MMC 🥹
emotionally rich character arcs🙌
…then The Suite Secret needs to be on your radar immediately.
Thank you to The Bookish Type for the ARC—I’m beyond grateful.
📅 Releases January 13, 2026 — trust me, you’re going to want this one on day one.
💔🔥✨
dnf
December 27, 2025DNF at 33% firstly, I’d like to say that I’m a fan of the book content Tierney makes; she’s a great content creator, I read the first book in this series and I feel similar about this as I did with that.
From what I read, the characters came across as quite young and immature in tone, and I struggled to fully immerse myself in the narrative. Their thoughts and interactions often felt surface-level to me, with a strong focus on their physical attraction and constantly thinking about sex.
I can’t explain it but it’s almost as written as if Tierney was reviewing the book; it just lacks any real substance and the characters lack any depth and come across very one dimensional.
Sure, it’s witty and funny, but it’s implausible and I couldn’t take it seriously. When Max’s sister guilt tripped him into picking Gemma to work with, because she was sad, you’re gonna tell me a grown ass forty two year old man is easily swayed because his sister fake cried and because Gemma was hot, is why you’re going to be work with her.
This is very much a matter of personal taste rather than a reflection of Tierney’s abilities. I’m sure there will be many readers who enjoy this book and the series as a whole, but for me it was not the right fit.
Thank you to Little Brown Book Group UK for the review copy of The Suite Secret in exchange for an honest review.
From what I read, the characters came across as quite young and immature in tone, and I struggled to fully immerse myself in the narrative. Their thoughts and interactions often felt surface-level to me, with a strong focus on their physical attraction and constantly thinking about sex.
I can’t explain it but it’s almost as written as if Tierney was reviewing the book; it just lacks any real substance and the characters lack any depth and come across very one dimensional.
Sure, it’s witty and funny, but it’s implausible and I couldn’t take it seriously. When Max’s sister guilt tripped him into picking Gemma to work with, because she was sad, you’re gonna tell me a grown ass forty two year old man is easily swayed because his sister fake cried and because Gemma was hot, is why you’re going to be work with her.
This is very much a matter of personal taste rather than a reflection of Tierney’s abilities. I’m sure there will be many readers who enjoy this book and the series as a whole, but for me it was not the right fit.
Thank you to Little Brown Book Group UK for the review copy of The Suite Secret in exchange for an honest review.
January 13, 2026
What a banger!
I had so much fun listening to this! The narrators Will Wyatt and Evelyn Rose were absolute perfect for Gemma and Max and really brought the story to life and being in DUET narration was so good!
While this is book 2 of the series they are standalone’s and can be read out of order.
In The Suite Secret we have our FMC Gemma who we meet in book 1 The Other Brother who is about to start working on project for a new hotel with Max who just so happens to be her best friends brother. SAY LESS!!! 🙌🏼
The tension is so good! The sneaking around is so good! The forbidden romance is so good! The spice is spicing in this one too!
Even with all of this goodness between Max & Gemma, I adore the friendship circle of Gemma, April and Anna. They are so supportive of each other and just have that beautiful friendship. I can’t wait for Anna’s book 😉
Overall, a fantastic read and listen!
If you love:
💜 Forbidden Romance
💜 Workplace Romance
💜 Best Friends brother
💜 Friends With Benefits
💜 Banter
💜 Spice
💜 Interconnected Standalone series
Then make The Suite Secret your next read!
A big thank you to Hachette Audio and Tierney Page for an Advanced Listener Copy through Netgalley. I loved this so much!
4⭐️
I had so much fun listening to this! The narrators Will Wyatt and Evelyn Rose were absolute perfect for Gemma and Max and really brought the story to life and being in DUET narration was so good!
While this is book 2 of the series they are standalone’s and can be read out of order.
In The Suite Secret we have our FMC Gemma who we meet in book 1 The Other Brother who is about to start working on project for a new hotel with Max who just so happens to be her best friends brother. SAY LESS!!! 🙌🏼
The tension is so good! The sneaking around is so good! The forbidden romance is so good! The spice is spicing in this one too!
Even with all of this goodness between Max & Gemma, I adore the friendship circle of Gemma, April and Anna. They are so supportive of each other and just have that beautiful friendship. I can’t wait for Anna’s book 😉
Overall, a fantastic read and listen!
If you love:
💜 Forbidden Romance
💜 Workplace Romance
💜 Best Friends brother
💜 Friends With Benefits
💜 Banter
💜 Spice
💜 Interconnected Standalone series
Then make The Suite Secret your next read!
A big thank you to Hachette Audio and Tierney Page for an Advanced Listener Copy through Netgalley. I loved this so much!
4⭐️
November 12, 2025
Reading the second book in a series isn’t something I normally do, however that seems to be the case with this book as I didn’t realise it was the second book in the London Hearts series. Thankfully it didn’t seem to matter too much, but it does mean I’ve added another book onto my TBR as I need to read the story behind April immediately!!
I absolutely loved this book, it was exactly what I needed from a romance book and more. The dual POVs, best friend’s brother (gah the BEST), the flanter and the sex club - incredible combination. I found myself laughing out loud so many times (as a Northerner, ‘50 Shades of Gravy’ will live with me forever) and I think Tierney’s voice can be heard perfectly through her writing, the banter and the quick wit. I also found myself tearing up a bit towards the end, maybe from all the emotions and loving Gemma and Max SO much
I can’t wait for the third book, especially after reading about Anna in this one…if the third book is about her 👀 I’m so excited!!
Personally, if you like Ana Huang’s ‘Twisted’ series, then I’d recommend this series as it definitely gave me the same kinda vibe!
Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown for the e-arc
I absolutely loved this book, it was exactly what I needed from a romance book and more. The dual POVs, best friend’s brother (gah the BEST), the flanter and the sex club - incredible combination. I found myself laughing out loud so many times (as a Northerner, ‘50 Shades of Gravy’ will live with me forever) and I think Tierney’s voice can be heard perfectly through her writing, the banter and the quick wit. I also found myself tearing up a bit towards the end, maybe from all the emotions and loving Gemma and Max SO much
I can’t wait for the third book, especially after reading about Anna in this one…if the third book is about her 👀 I’m so excited!!
Personally, if you like Ana Huang’s ‘Twisted’ series, then I’d recommend this series as it definitely gave me the same kinda vibe!
Thank you to NetGalley and Little Brown for the e-arc
December 16, 2025
Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Drama: 💧.5
Sugar: 🧁🧁🧁
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
Tropes and vibes: workplace romance - office romance - forbidden - instalust - best friend’s brother - age gap - banter
First of all, I want to thank Tierney Page, Little Brown Book and NetGalley for this eARC. Here my honest opinion.
I love Tierney Page. Her book recommendations are always chef’s kiss and she is so funny. When I found out that she wrote a book and you could ask for it on NetGalley, I didn’t think twice.
The Suite Secret is the second book in the London Hearts series. However, you can enjoy it even without reading the first one.
I loved the glamorous setting, the humour, and, most of all, the characters: the MCs are great, and they are surrended by well developed secondary characters.
Gemma is an unhinged FMC. She loves sex and does not apologize for it.
Max is the forty-something book boyfriend that we all need.
You have a banter that is always on top and the spice… wow, THE spice!
You wil laugh (and it’s better if you are not too prude), but you will alsobe moved by these people who have been hurt and are afraid to love again.
Highly recommended.
Tropes and vibes: workplace romance - office romance - forbidden - instalust - best friend’s brother - age gap - banter
First of all, I want to thank Tierney Page, Little Brown Book and NetGalley for this eARC. Here my honest opinion.
I love Tierney Page. Her book recommendations are always chef’s kiss and she is so funny. When I found out that she wrote a book and you could ask for it on NetGalley, I didn’t think twice.
The Suite Secret is the second book in the London Hearts series. However, you can enjoy it even without reading the first one.
I loved the glamorous setting, the humour, and, most of all, the characters: the MCs are great, and they are surrended by well developed secondary characters.
Gemma is an unhinged FMC. She loves sex and does not apologize for it.
Max is the forty-something book boyfriend that we all need.
You have a banter that is always on top and the spice… wow, THE spice!
You wil laugh (and it’s better if you are not too prude), but you will alsobe moved by these people who have been hurt and are afraid to love again.
Highly recommended.
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