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The Exposé

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Sexy mogul Dax Ryan has secrets he'll do anything to protect. As owner of the most exclusive club in New York City, his members trust him with their wildest fantasies -- but a mysterious blackmail plot threatens to bring his hard-won empire crashing down.

Wannabe reporter Zoe Warren is after the scoop of a lifetime. An exposé from The Underground could be the break she's been waiting for -- she just didn't bet on the hot-as-hell owner watching her every move.

A cat and mouse game with red-hot stakes. New from the USA Today bestselling author. Prepare to get exposed!

139 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 9, 2015

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Roxy Sloane is a romance junkie with a dirty mind. She lives in Los Angeles and loves writing sexy, complex stories about pushing the boundaries and risking it all.

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Profile Image for Mysza.
478 reviews407 followers
April 13, 2015
This is a spin off of a a spin off of a spin off, I think... First, we had The Seduction 1 series, where we met Keely and Vaughn. Then, The Invitation with Keely's best friend JJ and Ash, where we were introduced to the sex club called The Underground. And finally, Sweet Submission series with Cam and Isabelle, where we briefly met Cam's friend Dax, the owner of The Underground. Now, it's no secret that I loved first two but wasn't a fan of the last series, but let's be honest, Roxy Sloane can write some hot stuff and whenever I want smut in my book life, I can't go wrong with her. And I didn't , because although very short, it was a very interesting introduction to this new series.

We have Zoe, who has just finished college with journalism degree, she can't get a job in her chosen career so she decides to find something juicy that could make headlines and hopes to get a job then. She applies for the hostess job at the sex club to learn its dirty secrets and gets it. Her new boss is Dex, the "king" of The Underground. He suspects there is something fishy about her but hires her anyway, keep your friends close but enemies closer, as they say.

So yeah... Dex, "Tall and broad shouldered, he looks way too brawny to be the owner of a sophisticated club like this. He’s got sexy two- day stubble on his jaw, and a nose that’s been broken in a couple of places. Even in the designer suit, he looks like he’d be more at home in a boxing ring than a boardroom." , *sigh*... that kind of man, and he talks dirty, need I say more?

And then, there was that scene at the end...



....which was totally hawt.



I have a good feeling about this one, I'm ready for the next part, give me some more Dex! Yum!
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721 reviews435 followers
April 20, 2015

** 3 “HARD” STARS **

“Dirty girl,” he growls, gripping my thighs tighter. “Don’t you know what curiosity did to the little pussycat? MADE IT COME LIKE IT’S NEVER F*CKING COME BEFORE.
~ DAX



All Zoe Warren, young reporter freshly out of college, ever wanted was to snatch a job at a paper, specifically The New York Daily, and become a legend. And to do that, she needs to find the story of a lifetime… Something juicy, something groundbreaking, something dark. And she knows exactly where to find it: “The Underground”, an exclusive and private sex-club. All she needs to do is use one of her best friends’ name, Kate Kendall, who has a spotless employment history and is currently in Africa building schools, feeding and immunizing kids that need help, and apply for a job as a hostess in The Underground.



Dax Ryan has builded his empire from ground zero, all on his own, and is now the proud owner of “The Underground”, where celebrities, politicians and top businessmen of NY come to escape their daily lives and become free, under the safety of anonimity. There is only pleasure here, and Dax makes sure that the trust these people put on him is not betrayed. That’s why when a hand-delivered note saying “I know what you’re hiding.” comes at his desk, his predator mode gets activated. NOBODY can ruin his business. Especially not the new hot-as-f*ck hostess, Kate Kendall, who looks like a guilty kitten everytime they lock eyes…



How will Zoe keep being the spy while she can’t stop herself from melting under Dax Ryan’s stare? How will Dax be careful and watchful of Kate Kendall while he can’t keep his hands and mind off of her?



So why only 3 stars?

Because of the lack of romance. What draws Dax and Zoe together is pure lust. NO ME GUSTA.

OVERALL: Sexy sexy sexy! But that's all it offers.
Profile Image for Hilary.
187 reviews37 followers
December 23, 2015
A sexy story about a woman trying to find her place in the world of Journalism. Zoe thinks she has found her first big story. Now all she needs to do is uncover it, but at what cost?

Zoe interviews at a secret Sex Club to gather information for her big break, but what awaits her is beyond what she can imagine. The dreamy Dax, owner of The Underground, will definitely make her work for what she is after.

So many questions are stirring in my head as I finish this steamy thriller. What will Zoe uncover? Will she be discovered? Will Dax bring her to her knees (in more ways than one)? And so many more I can't share here...There is excitement at every turn of the page. Dax does NOT disappoint. Like all the sexy men Roxy brings us, he is steaming!!! I cannot wait for the next installment.

**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

Profile Image for Jay.
384 reviews9 followers
April 6, 2015
This was exceptionally good.

As of every one of Roxy's books this is scorching hot-hot sexy.





What will you do if you can find a job as journalist in New York and your only hope of getting one is exposing the secrets that lies on the exclusive sex club "The Underground"?, well that's Zoe story, the girl who will do anything to get the story and expose Dax secrets. Dax Ryan is the owner of The Underground and he will get you hot and bothered and leave you wanting more.

The Exposé got mystery, sexy hot scenes and charismatic-appealing characters that surely promise and excellent series.











Outstanding opening to a series, can't wait for April 13 for book 2.
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147 reviews85 followers
April 20, 2015
This review is for all four books, but the spoiler at the end only concerns the first one.

This is erotica. Do you know what I did ?

I skipped the sex scenes. Which means I skipped 80% of the book. Yep.

There's nothing wrong with them. It's just that the the side story is a LOT more interesting that a guy playing dom and talking about how many women have given him blowjobs, or how everybody wants him. It's okay for five seconds, Vaughn, darling. Then it gets annoying.

Where was I ? Yes, the side story. I would've loved to read an entire book about it, to be honest. I don't remember when in the books they announce it, so I'm going to mark the rest as a spoiler. If, like me, you're incapable of resisting the things that you know are no good for you (chocolate, macarons, ice-cream, junk food, alcohol, SPOILERS...) then I can't do anything for you.

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3,436 reviews2 followers
June 18, 2015
Zoe is a just graduated journalist, and can't get a job anywhere.
So she goes on an interview at a sex club to get a scandalous story to make her career and also to earn some money.

And she meet Dax he is the owner of The Underground and seems a bit suspicious of Zoe when he meets her and hires her as a hostess at this club.

And man the chemistry between Zoe and Dax, off the charts! Sex... Hot Steamy and totally, totally HOT!!! :-)

I absolutely love Roxy's writing and her beautiful, dirty, kinky mind. Besides all of the sexy hotness going on, every one of her stories adds some kind of mystery and suspense. And I love the fact that all of her males are hot/sexy and dirty talkers.

Awesome start to a new series.

Can't wait to see where this story is going.
Profile Image for Georgana ~ Valentine PR & Literary Managment.
437 reviews13 followers
April 9, 2015
I really loved The Expose, book one. Dax and Zoe have some awesome sexy chemistry. There is some mystery and a bit of suspense and I can't wait to see where Roxy goes with this new series. I love the setting....a private sex club with nondisclosure agreements and a wannabe reporter trying to get into get the all the skinny. I am hooked and looking forward to the next book!

I have loved all of her guys and I am sure Dax will be no exception!

I received this ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review!
Profile Image for Marika.
4,866 reviews101 followers
April 8, 2015
Holy hotness! Roxy Sloane can write hot men like no one else.
Dax is a dirty mouthed sexy beast lol
I am already in love.
Zoe is a good girl looking for a chance, Dax is a bad boy keeping everything to himself and hiding who knows what secrets.
Great chemistry and off the charts hotness..
Need more more more!
Once again a brilliant beginning.
Profile Image for Clayr Catherall.
1,623 reviews98 followers
April 9, 2015
Zoe is a graduate and is struggling to find a job in Journalism. Wanting that one big story, she goes for an interview at 'The Underground'. Which is a high class and very exclusive sex club. She is sure that her big story lies within this club. That is, until she meets sexy Dax Ryan, owner of club....

Will she find her big story? Will she be caught? Will she fall head over heels for Dax?...

Fantastic start to this sexy new series Roxy Sloane. I just can't wait to read Expose 2 :)
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1,926 reviews54 followers
August 2, 2015
Absofuckinglutely brilliant!

Pre-review:
WTF?!!
I have absolutely no idea how I missed that Roxy Sloane has a new book/series out???!!! Honest to God - no idea!!!

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3,749 reviews489 followers
April 9, 2015
Damn you, Ms. Sloane! You suck me in and get me so invested just in time for the story to end. I cannot wait for book two!!

The Exposé was a quick, HOT read that definitely left me wanting more. We meet Zoe, a budding journalist just trying to make it in New York City, who interviews for a hostess position at a high end sex club. She thinks that if she can get a job there she will be able to write a story that no paper could turn down. What she didn’t count on was her sexy-as-sin boss, Dax Ryan, or the feelings being the club brought out.

“I wonder what it would be like to be one of them. Coming here and shedding all my inhibitions, getting up to all kinds of sinful, sexy things in the private salons…”

We are left with a small cliffy and I seriously can’t wait to read more about Zoe and Dax. The two are playing a dangerous game and their chemistry is off the charts! ~ Tiffany, 4.5 stars

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EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it! A new serial from Roxy Sloane, that's very good news. Very good news indeed!

Zoe Warren is determined to make it as an investigative journalist and she believes Dax Ryan and The Underground is the key. After all, there's bound to be secret there...

Dax is on the hunt for a blackmailer and thinks his new employee could be the key. After all, she certainly seems to be hiding something...

Well, hell! This novella is a super fast read -- I was done in less than thirty minutes -- but that doesn't mean it's not an excellent starting point. It's f---ing hot and a little bit dirty, written in signature Roxy Sloane style. As in, a fast but well-rounded story, plenty of chemistry and sizzle, and a huge helping of intrigue.

The Exposé ends on a cliffhanger, and damn it, even a single week seems too long to wait to see what *ahem* comes next. I bet it's going to be Zoe. And I bet it's going to be just as hot (or more likely, hotter) than this first part. ~ Beth, 4.5 stars
Profile Image for Candi~Dirty Laundry Review.
122 reviews252 followers
April 9, 2015
Good golly Miss Roxy!!! Sweet Jesus with a side of holy fucking hotness!!!!! Roxy never ever fails in the kink department. And The Exposé is just another perfect example.

Since this a short story, the beginning of the beautiful things to come, this review will be short and sweet.

Zoe aka "Kate" needs a story. A good story for a job she's trying to land.

Dax. Good lord Dax. Owner of The Underground. One of the hottest sex clubs. YES, PEOPLE. A SEX CLUB.

That's all I'm saying about this story. Just read it. You won't regret it. TRUST ME!!!

I'd also like to add that I absolutely love Roxy's writing and her beautiful, dirty, kinky mind. Besides all of the sexy hotness going on, every one of her stories adds some kind of mystery and suspense. It's like the best of both when you buy one of her books. That is a special gift. Never stop writing, Roxy!!!
Profile Image for Cherry Hurtado.
286 reviews21 followers
May 17, 2015
Well damn! This short little story was hot!! In this short first installment we get to meet the characters. Dax is the owner of a sex club who is getting blackmailed but by who? His hot and his dirty mouth is oh so sexy! Zoe is a girl looking for her break in journalism. She needs the next big story! And so begins her adventure working at the sex club under an alias. God this book was hot!
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Author 42 books7,732 followers
April 15, 2015
What a fabulous setup to the series! Everything moved quickly along and drew you into both the story and the characters, and the touch of details helped build the world of Dax's club, The Underground. And that scene on the desk... HAWT. A great, quick read.
Profile Image for Yelena Bosh.
410 reviews41 followers
September 25, 2015
Sexy.

Steamy.

Addictive.

Drool Worthy.

Envious.

Too good to miss out one and make sure you have all the other books in the series before you start this one. Trust me, you will thank me and your sanity late.. ;)
Profile Image for Liz ~ Liz's Reading Life.
857 reviews32 followers
April 8, 2015
Holy Smokes, Batman!! Roxy has another stunning hit on her hands.

The Exposé sends us to The Underground, a sex club with a very sexy owner. Dax is a walking wet dream; one that know what you need and exactly how to give it to you. He's very protective of this clients and their secrets. However, someone has sent his a mysterious note and he's out to get to the bottom of it.

Zoe is trying to make a name for herself in the newspaper business but having a hard time of it. She's heard of The Underground and believes there is a story there, so she's going undercover to get the story. She takes a fake name and actually gets an interview. Zoe is stunning and will stop at nothing to get what she wants, even if that means using her looks to help her.

One look at "Kate" makes Dax hard but he can tell she's hiding something. The one thing he knows for sure is that he'll hire her but keep an eye on her. The only problem is the desire he has for her and when the moment presents its self, he'll have her.

Roxy really is an amazing storyteller and this latest is no exception. The vivid images she weaves keeps the reader intrigued, not wanting it to end. This series is turning into a defiant must read. Zoe want to get to the story but is drawn to Dax and his amazing mouth! I really can't wait to see what these two will be up to next.
Profile Image for Rebecca.
2,889 reviews159 followers
April 8, 2015
Roxy Sloane definitely knows how to deliver an intriguing and sexy story in a limited amount of pages. Her characters and their connection ooze off the pages and keep readers on tender hooks, anticipating the continuation of the hero and heroine’s journey.

The Expose is Roxy Sloane at her finest; Zoe Warren and Dax Ryan might come from different worlds and have drastically different agendas, but the one way they are similar is their physical reactions to one another. Dax is sex personified and just the man willing and able to expose all of Zoe’s wanton desires but at what cost?

The Underground is Dax’s business; it’s a sexual playground for his clients – a place where their fantasies are brought to life. For Zoe, it’s her ticket to getting her dream job, but in order to do so, she has to discover the Underground’s exclusive clienteles' or Dax’s own secrets, which may be difficult due to Dax’s watchful eye.

Mystery, scheming, and sensuality is what Roxy Sloane delivers in part one of her brand new serial and it also begs the question of what and who will be exposed when everything plays out between Zoe and Dax and those outside players who have yet to be identified.

Whose secrets will be exposed? I, for one, can't wait to find out!

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

5 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
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109 reviews
April 8, 2015
This book is book one in The Expose` series. To me this was an introductory story to what seems to be leading up to an awesome series. The writing style was awesome as usual but wasn't as exciting as other first in the series books by Roxy Sloane, which of all I have personally read. I still loved it though because there is definitely a build up that makes you WANT/NEED to get the 2nd book. Totally bummed it's not out yet :(. Anywho, In this book, we are first introduced to Zoe, a would be Journalist. Well, "would be" being the operative word if she could get a job. Zoe just graduated from college and had high hopes of getting a job in journalism. In a situation she was not expecting, that opportunity fell through. This led her to looking for any job she could find to pay the bills. Which leads to her getting an interview at a club called The Underground. We are then introduced to a new alpha male. Dax Ryan. Dax is the owner of The Underground. A very secretive "Sex" club that no on knows anything about. Secrets and Journalism. Those two go hand in hand, right? Not! Zoe being who she is can't pass up this unexpected opportunity. Will she risk it all to get the scoop of a life time? Or will the intimidating Dax Ryan put a stop to it? There's only 1 way to find out! Totally recommend this book!
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2,352 reviews197 followers
April 10, 2015
I loved this little game of cat and mouse. It's sexy, naughty, and all the way perfect for a curious mind with not much time at hand.

For a little while, I was lost in the lively writing style of the author as she maneuvered my imagination into an exclusive club that caters to the secret whims of the rich and famous on the dark side of lust. In Zoe's skin, I entered the elusive world of fantasy and pleasure as a journalist in disguise who plans to expose a big story to land a job.

When she encounters Dax, however, she's in for a brooding, tough, suspicious, and totally dominating surprise. I loved how well planned all the scenes are, from Zoe's background and reasons to dare this kind of scandalous and dangerous plan, to her first night on the job.
Dax is menacing, but I'm all eager to find out his mystery which he guards behind tight security, a stark demeanor and weird telephone calls. I wasn't expecting his hot, hot interrogation of Zoe which turned out to be really entertaining and arousing.

Now, I'm clearly hooked to his adventure into the dark corners of fetish clubs and soon-to-be journalists with more bravado than care. Part 2, here I come!

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342 reviews169 followers
April 9, 2015
Hot damn, I want more! Roxy Sloane writes delicious, alpha males and Dax is no exception. His dirty mouth had me begging for more. While this first installment is short, it definitely packs a big punch. We have mystery, we have super sexy intrigue and the chemistry between Dax and Zoe is off the charts!

The majority of this first installment takes place at The Underground, which is a high end sex club that Dax owns. Zoe is trying to make a name for herself as a reporter and thinks that uncovering The Undergrounds secrets will do just that. Dax is already on edge after some shady things happen, and he has his eye on his new employee, Zoe. As you can imagine, she and Dax hit it off… and holy moly! There’s this thing he does… with his finger… and I can’t even get over it! I can’t wait to read part 2! This is definitely going to be another great series from Roxy!
Profile Image for Karen.
1,647 reviews135 followers
April 20, 2015
I really want to know more about Dax Ryan.

Short introductory book. It is really just a warm up to get the party started.

It gave me enough questions to intrigue me. And gave me sufficient insight into Dax to know he's got the skills. Roxy's writing is as always hot and sexy.

Bring on number 2.

Profile Image for PJ.
8 reviews2 followers
April 9, 2015
Roxy delivers once again in The Expose! If you crave hot as hell sex and hot Alpha males this is the book you need. I am anxiously awaiting my next fix in this seductive series!
Profile Image for Dina.
1,221 reviews50 followers
May 2, 2015
4 hooked stars!

Okay! Definitely a great start, now I really, really hope that it becomes better..

Off to read more ;)
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Author 7 books57 followers
August 6, 2017
Is there like a recipe for these? I swear I have read this exact same set up half a dozen times before. Girl who wants to pay off uni debt takes dodgy job at escort agency/private club/ whatever… but this one wants to breach the NDA and sell the secrets to a newspaper. [kind of old school, eh?] Not that she has any clue what anyone is doing, so it’ll be a hard article for her to write.
I mean she’s so silly she didn’t even google what the owner, Dax Ryan, looks like before she went in. Dumb.
Omg she’s stolen the CV and SSN of a girl who works with the homeless… to apply for a job in a sex club. Bwahaha.
Oh bless, honey. It seems like she’s never had a guy go down on her.
“Care to settle a personal bet for me, Miss Kendell?” Dax asks, spreading my thighs even wider. …
“What body?” I manage to reply. (Kindle Locations 508-513)

Bet, I think you meant bet. It doesn’t come across as a clever retort, just an error.

And… it ends on the cliffhanger…
Meh.
2 stars
Profile Image for Cheri.
908 reviews13 followers
February 3, 2019
A decent start. Zoe is a down on her luck college graduate in need of money to pay off her crushing student debt and dying to land her dream job with a news room. No one will give her the time of day without experience so she goes undercover at a sex club to get the story of the century. Her attraction to Dax the club owner is instant. But he senses she's not on the up and especially since someone is blackmailing his club.

RS' writing is steamy as usual, but I caught myself uttering 'don't put your mouth there, man. You don't know where she's been.' lol. Anyway I'm moving to the second book, expecting the stakes to raise.
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