Our contract said no names, no emotions, no complications. We broke every rule.
How did a sensible, serious Iowa girl like me end up in a situation like this? I can explain.
I know it seems crazy. I never expected to find myself the paid escort of a superstar athlete with a sexy accent and wickedly talented hands. But now I’m in New York City, swept into a world of bright lights, limousines and paparazzi.
And I can’t deny it anymore…I’m falling for him.
Even though we both know this can’t last.
Elise and Luciano’s love story begins in Book 1, Secretly His. This is Book 2 of the Duet, approx. 280 pages, and ends with a guaranteed HEA.
Woman vibesEscort/arrangementSpicy!BDSM-liteStrangers to loversGood girl/bad boyOpposites attractPro athlete heroDual POV
Once upon a time, author Ravenna Russo was forced to give up her writing dreams and spend her days imprisoned in a corporate cubicle. Then she broke out, grabbed her laptop, and made a mad dash for freedom. She’s thrilled to be making her comeback in 2026, writing emotional, super-sexy billionaire and sports romances filled with alpha heroes, daring heroines, and scorching-hot spice. Click +Follow to keep up with her latest releases, all included with your Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Secretly Daring picks up right where Secretly His leaves off and somehow makes Luciano and Elise even easier to root for.
It still has those Pretty Woman vibes, but this one leans more into an unorthodox fairytale romance and I loved that shift for them. Their chemistry is still insanely good, but what really sold me was how well they handled the obstacles thrown their way - no unnecessary drama, just two people choosing each other with so much care and grace.
Sweet, spicy, romantic, and ridiculously easy to binge. I ate this duet up.