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A Secret and a Lie
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Expected 2 Dec 25SHE TELLS SECRETS, HE TELLS LIES
There are plenty of formidable people in Washington, D.C., though possibly none more so than me. I’m not sitting in the White House, nor have an office in the Capitol building. I’m not affiliated with the three branches of the US government whatsoever. But I’m acquainted with the players who are—intimately. I know them better than they know themselves. Same with the hot shots that make up corporate America and the moguls of Silicon Valley.
You see, I’m a keeper of secrets, of sensitive information.
I pocket the whispers in the dark, saving them for a rainy day. It makes me the most powerful woman in town, but it also makes me the most dangerous, the most feared; and therefore, the most hunted.
Unfortunately for the elite ladies and gentlemen of the upper echelon, they seem to have underestimated the bite force of an apex predator who’s been backed into a corner. Perhaps it’s time the players on this country’s board get bitten, and I won’t let anyone stand in my way—no matter how handsome he is.
He’s a complication I simply can’t afford.
There are plenty of formidable people in Washington, D.C., though possibly none more so than me. I’m not sitting in the White House, nor have an office in the Capitol building. I’m not affiliated with the three branches of the US government whatsoever. But I’m acquainted with the players who are—intimately. I know them better than they know themselves. Same with the hot shots that make up corporate America and the moguls of Silicon Valley.
You see, I’m a keeper of secrets, of sensitive information.
I pocket the whispers in the dark, saving them for a rainy day. It makes me the most powerful woman in town, but it also makes me the most dangerous, the most feared; and therefore, the most hunted.
Unfortunately for the elite ladies and gentlemen of the upper echelon, they seem to have underestimated the bite force of an apex predator who’s been backed into a corner. Perhaps it’s time the players on this country’s board get bitten, and I won’t let anyone stand in my way—no matter how handsome he is.
He’s a complication I simply can’t afford.
436 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication December 2, 2025
28 people want to read
About the author
B.H. Eastwood
2 books54 followersB.H. Eastwood writes scorching hot romances that will have you on the edge of your seat and clutching your pearls. She lives in the southern United States with her husband and their aged Golden Retriever.
When she’s not obsessively spilling her brain onto the page, you can find her banging her head at a metal show until she’s nearly concussed or curled up with a book, preferably on a gloomy day.
Although, no matter where she is or what she’s doing, you can rest assured that she’s thinking about the precious stories smoldering in her brain.
When she’s not obsessively spilling her brain onto the page, you can find her banging her head at a metal show until she’s nearly concussed or curled up with a book, preferably on a gloomy day.
Although, no matter where she is or what she’s doing, you can rest assured that she’s thinking about the precious stories smoldering in her brain.
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November 14, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
The entirety of this book (and this review) is a secret 🤫 okay, not really.. but I don’t want to say too much. I don’t want to give away all the secrets, lies, and tales that B.H. Eastwood spins up in ASAAL, because there are many.
Genevieve is a Madam. She’s made her money by dominating high society members of her club, hoarding their secrets, and running a successful BDSM matchmaking business. She quite literally crawled her way to the top, and the only person she trusts is herself.
Until a seemingly random meetup with a man named Ford at a new bar in town, and now he’s got her feeling things she’s hasn’t felt in 14 years.. and she’s not sure why. There’s a pull there, electricity, but she’s never felt like this before.. what is it about him that has her intrigued? 👀
So when Ford asks her to teach him how to unleash his inner dominant, Gen is convinced she’s going crazy when she accepts. Only it won’t be her that he will be dominating. Much to both of their dismay.
When push comes to shove and secrets are revealed.. can what she feels for Ford overcome everything she’s taught herself to know? Only time will tell.
These two were so much fun, and I LOVE B.H’s writing. I love how she sets a scene, and her FMCs are ALWAYS the best. The Gen Effect™️ (coining that term) is seriously addictive. This woman is BAD ASS, and has me convinced I should be running for prime minister of Canada at this point 😅 she is the ULTIMATE girl crush FMC. I’m addicted to her, to her personality, and she’s motivated me to be a true baddie in life.. and in the bedroom. I’m a changed woman 😂
Ford is mysterious, sexy, secretive, and just downright billionaire daddy vibes.. and who doesn’t love a strong love match like the one these two share? I couldn’t put this book down. Each chapter is chock full of spice, emotion, and surprises that you didn’t see coming.
Overall, I think almost everyone will enjoy this book. There’s nothing to dislike about it. I only wish there was more (penetrative) spice. Although that bonus scene really did whet my whistle ☺️
❤️🔥 Badass FMC
🖤 Billionaire x Millionaire
❤️🔥 Revenge
🖤 Second Chance (sort of)
❤️🔥 Ex-Military Man
🖤 Sir x Madam
❤️🔥 Secrets & Lies
🖤 “On Your Knees”
❤️🔥 She Teaches Him
🌶️🌶️🌶️
The entirety of this book (and this review) is a secret 🤫 okay, not really.. but I don’t want to say too much. I don’t want to give away all the secrets, lies, and tales that B.H. Eastwood spins up in ASAAL, because there are many.
Genevieve is a Madam. She’s made her money by dominating high society members of her club, hoarding their secrets, and running a successful BDSM matchmaking business. She quite literally crawled her way to the top, and the only person she trusts is herself.
Until a seemingly random meetup with a man named Ford at a new bar in town, and now he’s got her feeling things she’s hasn’t felt in 14 years.. and she’s not sure why. There’s a pull there, electricity, but she’s never felt like this before.. what is it about him that has her intrigued? 👀
So when Ford asks her to teach him how to unleash his inner dominant, Gen is convinced she’s going crazy when she accepts. Only it won’t be her that he will be dominating. Much to both of their dismay.
When push comes to shove and secrets are revealed.. can what she feels for Ford overcome everything she’s taught herself to know? Only time will tell.
These two were so much fun, and I LOVE B.H’s writing. I love how she sets a scene, and her FMCs are ALWAYS the best. The Gen Effect™️ (coining that term) is seriously addictive. This woman is BAD ASS, and has me convinced I should be running for prime minister of Canada at this point 😅 she is the ULTIMATE girl crush FMC. I’m addicted to her, to her personality, and she’s motivated me to be a true baddie in life.. and in the bedroom. I’m a changed woman 😂
Ford is mysterious, sexy, secretive, and just downright billionaire daddy vibes.. and who doesn’t love a strong love match like the one these two share? I couldn’t put this book down. Each chapter is chock full of spice, emotion, and surprises that you didn’t see coming.
Overall, I think almost everyone will enjoy this book. There’s nothing to dislike about it. I only wish there was more (penetrative) spice. Although that bonus scene really did whet my whistle ☺️
❤️🔥 Badass FMC
🖤 Billionaire x Millionaire
❤️🔥 Revenge
🖤 Second Chance (sort of)
❤️🔥 Ex-Military Man
🖤 Sir x Madam
❤️🔥 Secrets & Lies
🖤 “On Your Knees”
❤️🔥 She Teaches Him
November 11, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book had me absolutely hooked. From the first page, I was pulled into Genevieve and Ford’s world and never wanted to leave. It’s dark, smart, seductive, and full of tension that crackles every time they’re on the page together.
Genevieve is such a powerhouse of a character. She’s sharp, cunning, and impossible not to root for. Ford is her perfect match dangerous, magnetic, and the exact kind of man you know you should stay away from but never could. Their chemistry? Off the charts. Every scene between them had me holding my breath.
The political power plays, the secrets, the control everything about this story is intoxicating. The author doesn’t just tell you who these characters are; you feel it. Every look, every choice, every manipulation made it impossible to stop reading.
I need more of Gen and Ford immediately. This was addicting, sexy, and full of twists that left me reeling.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This book had me absolutely hooked. From the first page, I was pulled into Genevieve and Ford’s world and never wanted to leave. It’s dark, smart, seductive, and full of tension that crackles every time they’re on the page together.
Genevieve is such a powerhouse of a character. She’s sharp, cunning, and impossible not to root for. Ford is her perfect match dangerous, magnetic, and the exact kind of man you know you should stay away from but never could. Their chemistry? Off the charts. Every scene between them had me holding my breath.
The political power plays, the secrets, the control everything about this story is intoxicating. The author doesn’t just tell you who these characters are; you feel it. Every look, every choice, every manipulation made it impossible to stop reading.
I need more of Gen and Ford immediately. This was addicting, sexy, and full of twists that left me reeling.
November 11, 2025
I have genuinely never read anything like this before! I am so obsessed with Genevieve and Ford and I absolutely love their character developments.
I am not going to spoil ANYTHING…but I really really love how the author not only describes the characters but actually SHOWS how/why they are the way they are (instead of just saying it).
This book is so unique and I am in desperate need of more Gen & Ford🖤
I am not going to spoil ANYTHING…but I really really love how the author not only describes the characters but actually SHOWS how/why they are the way they are (instead of just saying it).
This book is so unique and I am in desperate need of more Gen & Ford🖤
November 18, 2025
I’m really speechless, everything bryn writes is literally god tier. Her storytelling is like no other, and I really mean that. The way she can trap you inside her worlds and make you never wanna leave — should be studied.
Let me start off by saying Genevieve is such a baddie — and I absolutely love a badass FMC & she was that and then some.
Genevieve is a Madam, with her own luxury “matchmaking” business. She takes on all the ‘top dogs’ in exchange for a secret — a GOOOD juicy secret incase she ever needs to use it in her favor. And let’s just say you don’t wanna break any of the rules 🫣
Ford is undercover an trying to bring her down, so when he comes to her and ask her for lessons— YES I said that right— spicy lessons by Genevieve unlocks a side of ford he didn’t know existed .
When secrets, lies and betrayals come crashing down, an when the past comes to light — all of the plot twist come tumbling at you 🤭
I absolutely love the tropes in this book and well I have to also be the holder of secrets so you can get the best experience.
Just trust me when I say, bryn writes the most unique stories. Ford is DADDY and had a filthy fucking mouth he surely knows how to back up. And Genevieve will crash the whole world down to get her vengeance if needed . So buckle up and get ready for a great ass time ✨
Let me start off by saying Genevieve is such a baddie — and I absolutely love a badass FMC & she was that and then some.
Genevieve is a Madam, with her own luxury “matchmaking” business. She takes on all the ‘top dogs’ in exchange for a secret — a GOOOD juicy secret incase she ever needs to use it in her favor. And let’s just say you don’t wanna break any of the rules 🫣
Ford is undercover an trying to bring her down, so when he comes to her and ask her for lessons— YES I said that right— spicy lessons by Genevieve unlocks a side of ford he didn’t know existed .
When secrets, lies and betrayals come crashing down, an when the past comes to light — all of the plot twist come tumbling at you 🤭
I absolutely love the tropes in this book and well I have to also be the holder of secrets so you can get the best experience.
Just trust me when I say, bryn writes the most unique stories. Ford is DADDY and had a filthy fucking mouth he surely knows how to back up. And Genevieve will crash the whole world down to get her vengeance if needed . So buckle up and get ready for a great ass time ✨
November 19, 2025
5 fucking stars!!!
Once again, Bryn has me completely obsessed! From the storyline and plot, to the badass FMC, the drool worthy MMC, and the top tier spice; I was hooked from page one!!
This is my second book by B.H. Eastwood, and both have been unlike anything I’ve ever read. They’re so addictive it’s actually dangerous. I cannot get enough, and she has officially made a forever fan out of me 👏🏼
Genevieve Watts 😈
The baddie. The warrior. The woman who does not mind getting her hands dirty… which, let’s be honest, is my favorite kind of FMC. What I wouldn’t give to grab a filthy martini with her and just YAP. She’s absolutely secured a spot in my top favorites.
And Ford fucking Crawford 😮💨
I highlighted basically everything this man said or did. I adore his love for Gen and how he treats her like the QUEEN SHE IS. A true power couple in every sense!!
There is a FAT chunk of this book I want to scream, squeal, and lose my mind about… but it’s a massive spoiler. Just know there is a plot twist that had me feral in the best possible way 🤭 IYKYK.
Thank you so much, Bryn, for letting me ARC read ASAAL. Forever grateful, and forever thrilled to have this book living rent-free in my brain.
Once again, Bryn has me completely obsessed! From the storyline and plot, to the badass FMC, the drool worthy MMC, and the top tier spice; I was hooked from page one!!
This is my second book by B.H. Eastwood, and both have been unlike anything I’ve ever read. They’re so addictive it’s actually dangerous. I cannot get enough, and she has officially made a forever fan out of me 👏🏼
Genevieve Watts 😈
The baddie. The warrior. The woman who does not mind getting her hands dirty… which, let’s be honest, is my favorite kind of FMC. What I wouldn’t give to grab a filthy martini with her and just YAP. She’s absolutely secured a spot in my top favorites.
And Ford fucking Crawford 😮💨
I highlighted basically everything this man said or did. I adore his love for Gen and how he treats her like the QUEEN SHE IS. A true power couple in every sense!!
There is a FAT chunk of this book I want to scream, squeal, and lose my mind about… but it’s a massive spoiler. Just know there is a plot twist that had me feral in the best possible way 🤭 IYKYK.
Thank you so much, Bryn, for letting me ARC read ASAAL. Forever grateful, and forever thrilled to have this book living rent-free in my brain.
November 21, 2025
This book had me in a chokehold from the very first page. Bryn did an excellent job fully immersing the reader into this political world of corruption, chaos, and sex. Genevieve is such a strong FMC, her fire and drive throughout this book is awe inspiring. Ford is HOT - that’s literally all the description he needs, if I’m being honest - and you’ll completely understand when you read this yourself. He is perfect for Genevieve. I really enjoyed how the story is split into parts, the twists and surprises throughout are so well placed, and really push the storyline along. This is a book I will never stop recommending, it’s so incredibly good you have to read it. Get your copy on release day, Dec 2.
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