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Ace
He’s everything I ever wanted. So why can’t I tell him the truth?
WARNING: This book contains dark and disturbing themes, strong language and over the top sexiness that may be uncomfortable for some readers!
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I couldn't explain why I always had to lie to people I cared about. Was I trying to protect him? And the sorrow in his eyes when I told him that Kimmy wasn’t his, it shattered my heart. It almost made me recant and tell him the truth.
But I can’t.
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RYAN ‘ACE’ WALLACE
I’ve got it all. Every agent wants to sign me. Every model wants to fuck me.
So why am I throwing it all away? Why am I too hungover to go to practice? Yeah, a real ACE.
There’s only one person who can straighten me out. And I just know. As soon as I see her, I’ll be cured.
As soon as I’m inside her, I’ll be healed.
SCARLETT
I don’t know for how long I can keep this lie going. My job as a waitress. My studies that I never finished. My daughter. I can’t just keep hoping he’ll never find out.
And especially not now that he’s coming home.
One look into my daughter’s eyes, and he’ll know.
He’ll know the truth.
And he’ll never, ever, forgive me.
WARNING: This book contains dark and disturbing themes, strong language and over the top sexiness that may be uncomfortable for some readers!
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I couldn't explain why I always had to lie to people I cared about. Was I trying to protect him? And the sorrow in his eyes when I told him that Kimmy wasn’t his, it shattered my heart. It almost made me recant and tell him the truth.
But I can’t.
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RYAN ‘ACE’ WALLACE
I’ve got it all. Every agent wants to sign me. Every model wants to fuck me.
So why am I throwing it all away? Why am I too hungover to go to practice? Yeah, a real ACE.
There’s only one person who can straighten me out. And I just know. As soon as I see her, I’ll be cured.
As soon as I’m inside her, I’ll be healed.
SCARLETT
I don’t know for how long I can keep this lie going. My job as a waitress. My studies that I never finished. My daughter. I can’t just keep hoping he’ll never find out.
And especially not now that he’s coming home.
One look into my daughter’s eyes, and he’ll know.
He’ll know the truth.
And he’ll never, ever, forgive me.
1438 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 19, 2016
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September 26, 2016
Ryan is a football star and his life should mean something to him but he's actually unhappy. He's missing a part of him and he knows that part is Scarlet.
Scarlet had her life set to attend a music university only her plans were cancelled. She stopped talking to her best friend Lisa and told Ryan that she didn't want to see or talk to him anymore.
Now after 4 years, Lisa has asked Scarlet to come to her wedding. The only things Scarlet fears is the truth coming out and everyone hating her especially Ryan. Someone she is still in love with.
Once Ryan sees Scarlet he knows she's hiding something and he is determined to get to the bottom of it. Although a lot of these sport secret baby romance books seem alike this one is actually romantic.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest & unbiased review.
Scarlet had her life set to attend a music university only her plans were cancelled. She stopped talking to her best friend Lisa and told Ryan that she didn't want to see or talk to him anymore.
Now after 4 years, Lisa has asked Scarlet to come to her wedding. The only things Scarlet fears is the truth coming out and everyone hating her especially Ryan. Someone she is still in love with.
Once Ryan sees Scarlet he knows she's hiding something and he is determined to get to the bottom of it. Although a lot of these sport secret baby romance books seem alike this one is actually romantic.
I received a free advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest & unbiased review.
October 9, 2016
This doesn't contain dark and dangerous themes. It contains some too stupid to live characters. Aside from the characters having a past together, I have no idea what anyone sees in anyone else. The hero drinks when he is upset. He sleeps with just about anyone. The heroine makes a martyr of herself. She lies throughout the story about everything. But, especially about her daughter. The hero gets drunk at a bar with some friends, sticks his hand up a strange woman's skirt and then decides he wants the heroine instead, so he shows up outside her apartment shouting and waking up all her neighbor's. The hero tells the heroine there was a woman earlier in the night, but they still have sex - without a condom. This was ridiculous. I'm glad it was free.
September 24, 2016
This is a second chance romance with a HEA! I enjoyed this book. it was sweet and perfect for me. I would have liked this book to be a bit longer though. I would liked it to have a more depth to they story but overall it was a quick happy read. I would read a longer version of this book.
October 21, 2016
Cute.
So this was a super short and cute little read. Though it was short I still liked both the characters and thought Ryan was super sweet.
So this was a super short and cute little read. Though it was short I still liked both the characters and thought Ryan was super sweet.
January 4, 2018
Could not get into
Sorry, the character development was lacking and there were to many grammatical errors. I finally started bypassing the filler words and just read the conversational portions.
Sorry, the character development was lacking and there were to many grammatical errors. I finally started bypassing the filler words and just read the conversational portions.
October 28, 2016
This book was great but it was over way too quickly!
Looking forward to finding more from this author!
Looking forward to finding more from this author!
November 8, 2017
2.5 stars
December 11, 2017
Love it
Good books I don't like how short they are but they are still good stories. Love the characters as well.
Good books I don't like how short they are but they are still good stories. Love the characters as well.
September 23, 2016
Main Character’s Descriptions:
Ryan “Ace” e is a football star who needs a vacation from the Hollywood lifestyle so he heads home
Scarlett She works two jobs to support her and her daughter
Summary paragraph:
Everything was going okay for Scarlett until one of her best friends calls her and asks her to be in her wedding. You see no one knows who her daughters father is and Scarlett wants it kept that way, Kind of hard to do when the Father “Ace” comes back for his sister’s wedding. His sister happens to be Scarlett’s best friend.
Scarlett never told Ace she was pregnant; she did not want to ruin his career. Ace only wants Scarlett. Until he finds out she has a daughter and puts two and two together and figures out Kimmy is his.
Do they find love or do they wind up as just co-parents?
This is my first book by this author and it was very well written I will be reading more of her books.
I received an ARC for an honest review
Ryan “Ace” e is a football star who needs a vacation from the Hollywood lifestyle so he heads home
Scarlett She works two jobs to support her and her daughter
Summary paragraph:
Everything was going okay for Scarlett until one of her best friends calls her and asks her to be in her wedding. You see no one knows who her daughters father is and Scarlett wants it kept that way, Kind of hard to do when the Father “Ace” comes back for his sister’s wedding. His sister happens to be Scarlett’s best friend.
Scarlett never told Ace she was pregnant; she did not want to ruin his career. Ace only wants Scarlett. Until he finds out she has a daughter and puts two and two together and figures out Kimmy is his.
Do they find love or do they wind up as just co-parents?
This is my first book by this author and it was very well written I will be reading more of her books.
I received an ARC for an honest review
September 28, 2016
Received ARC in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book. It was a fun quick read. Under 100 pages. Ryan "Ace" and Scarlet are two people connected by Ryan's sister Lisa. Scarlet was best friends with Lisa when they were in high school and therefore felt Ryan was off limits. Ryan and Scarlet have feelings each other and give in to them shortly before Scarlet is to leave for college. Ryan is two years older and goes on to become a pro football player. Scarlet pushes him away believing that is best for the both of them. Forward 4 years and we find Scarlet and Ryan back home to the small town they grew up in for Lisa's wedding. Scarlet is hiding a secret from Ryan she feels he does not need to know. Secrets are revealed and all ends with an HEA. Loved this book. Look forward to more by Tia Siren.
February 7, 2017
Basic Story with Inconsistencies
FYI: Title story ended at 3%, and bonus content comprises the remainder. This review is only about the title story.
This story follows a sort of second chance, secret baby framework. Scarlett keeps the baby a secret from the football star, because reasons. She also keeps the relationship from everyone close to her, although she seems rootless in a small town. Timelines are inconsistent. Ace seems too young, timeline-wise, to be under consideration for the honors stated. The timing of Scarlett falling pregnant is off for the storyline. And there is relatively little conflict, although multiple obstacles were brought out, but not discussed. Slippage like that gave the entire novella an unrealistic feel, and the brevity prevented much in the way of character development for reader's connection.
FYI: Title story ended at 3%, and bonus content comprises the remainder. This review is only about the title story.
This story follows a sort of second chance, secret baby framework. Scarlett keeps the baby a secret from the football star, because reasons. She also keeps the relationship from everyone close to her, although she seems rootless in a small town. Timelines are inconsistent. Ace seems too young, timeline-wise, to be under consideration for the honors stated. The timing of Scarlett falling pregnant is off for the storyline. And there is relatively little conflict, although multiple obstacles were brought out, but not discussed. Slippage like that gave the entire novella an unrealistic feel, and the brevity prevented much in the way of character development for reader's connection.
September 22, 2016
I received this book free as an ARC for my honest review.
This is the 1st book l have read of this author, l enjoyed it and will defiantly be checking out her other books.
Scarlett is a struggling single mother to Kimmy, working 2 jobs. Ryan is a Football star, who came home for his sister’s wedding. Ryan is sick of the lifestyle he leads, and can only think about Scarlett. Scarlett pushes him away as she doesn’t want him to know about his daughter Kimmy. Scarlett tells Ryan that he wasn’t the only boy she slept with, so leaving Ryan unaware that Kimmy is his. Does Ryan find out the truth? Do they have a chance at becoming a family?
This is the 1st book l have read of this author, l enjoyed it and will defiantly be checking out her other books.
Scarlett is a struggling single mother to Kimmy, working 2 jobs. Ryan is a Football star, who came home for his sister’s wedding. Ryan is sick of the lifestyle he leads, and can only think about Scarlett. Scarlett pushes him away as she doesn’t want him to know about his daughter Kimmy. Scarlett tells Ryan that he wasn’t the only boy she slept with, so leaving Ryan unaware that Kimmy is his. Does Ryan find out the truth? Do they have a chance at becoming a family?
December 19, 2016
Ryan appears to have the life people dream of...
I read the title story, which is a quick, light a fun read that had several other works bundled with it when I got it.
Ryan appears to have the life people dream of, but when he impulsively returns to his hometown for a visit, he catches up with Scarlett and is reminded of the things his perfect life is lacking.
I enjoyed the appreciation of family, siblings, children... and community in this story. It was a wonderful reminder that lives that seem ideal from the outside may be missing something that doesn't require a lot of money to attain.
I read the title story, which is a quick, light a fun read that had several other works bundled with it when I got it.
Ryan appears to have the life people dream of, but when he impulsively returns to his hometown for a visit, he catches up with Scarlett and is reminded of the things his perfect life is lacking.
I enjoyed the appreciation of family, siblings, children... and community in this story. It was a wonderful reminder that lives that seem ideal from the outside may be missing something that doesn't require a lot of money to attain.
September 23, 2016
At the end of high school, Scarlet was secretly seeing the brother of her best friend, Lisa. They all went their separate ways after graduation with Scar keeping a secret from Lisa and her brother Ryan, a.k.a. Ace. Four years later, Lisa and Ryan return to their hometown for Lisa's wedding. Lies and secrets are about to be unraveled.
This was a quick read. I did not feel as though it was cut short or a cliffhanger or lacking in depth. Although short, it is a full story with a HEA. I enjoyed it.
*I was given an ARC of "Ace" for an honest review *
This was a quick read. I did not feel as though it was cut short or a cliffhanger or lacking in depth. Although short, it is a full story with a HEA. I enjoyed it.
*I was given an ARC of "Ace" for an honest review *
November 21, 2016
I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This was a sweet story with minimum angst. We have Ryan a football player and Scarlett, the girl he fell in love with. They have a wonderful night together, she finds out that she is pregnant and doesn't let him know. He comes back to town for his sister's wedding. The truth unfolds and they are able to work it out. It ended rather abruptly with them having a happy ending.
September 29, 2016
received an ARC for an honest review
Ryan is a football star who needs a break from the Hollywood lifestyle
Scarlet is a struggling mum to kimmy and the father is Ryan but no one including him knows that and 4 years later she is invited to his sisters wedding , Ryan cant stop think about Scarlet , will he find out kimmy his his?
this is a great read and read it in one as wanted to know what happened look forward to reading more from the author
Ryan is a football star who needs a break from the Hollywood lifestyle
Scarlet is a struggling mum to kimmy and the father is Ryan but no one including him knows that and 4 years later she is invited to his sisters wedding , Ryan cant stop think about Scarlet , will he find out kimmy his his?
this is a great read and read it in one as wanted to know what happened look forward to reading more from the author
September 30, 2016
it was good for what it was a short story, wish it was longer.. Scarlet didn't click with me...I don't like liars...especially when you keep your life hidden...I can understand hiding your child...that's protecting your baby...I know it's fiction and I'm getting all judgemental lol. sue me lol...I liked Ryan a lot...he is just a good home town boy who made it big and finally realized stardom isn't all its cracked up to be. He wants to come home and when he does man the drama
October 1, 2016
I received this for my honest review. Scarlett works hard and supports her and her daughter but when her old best friend texts her to say she's coming home to get married the only thing Scarlett can think about is Ryan Lisa's brother. She has worked so hard to keep the secret from them now it will come crashing down. Ryan is a professional football player who is tired of the Hollywood life and going home seems the best choice ................ this is a great read with a lovely story.
September 23, 2016
Received ARC for honest review.
This was a quick read second chance story with a HEA.
Scarlett has a secret that she doesn't want anyone to find out about and is having a hard time keeping it from Ace when he returns to town.
Ace is growing tired of his Hollywood lifestyle and realizes he wants a more "normal" lifestyle.
This was a quick read second chance story with a HEA.
Scarlett has a secret that she doesn't want anyone to find out about and is having a hard time keeping it from Ace when he returns to town.
Ace is growing tired of his Hollywood lifestyle and realizes he wants a more "normal" lifestyle.
October 2, 2016
Ace
Ryan and Scarlet's story, is amazing! Beautiful love story, she gave up on them when she realized she was pregnant and new he would give up his career, if he knew. So she made the choice, right or wrong? Now thrown back together for his sister/ and her best friends wedding, what secrets will be revealed, and at what cost? Great story❤️!!
Ryan and Scarlet's story, is amazing! Beautiful love story, she gave up on them when she realized she was pregnant and new he would give up his career, if he knew. So she made the choice, right or wrong? Now thrown back together for his sister/ and her best friends wedding, what secrets will be revealed, and at what cost? Great story❤️!!
September 24, 2016
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I loved this book! The small little town, adorable little girl, and of course the hot best friends brother. I could have kept on reading their story if it had been longer lol. Thank you for allowing me to read your work.
October 8, 2016
it was okay , I just can't stand females like that . like grow up and stop running and face your problems head on . Like Hell Man The Hell Up . but the ending was good . I couldn't stand Scarlet mostly through out the book.
October 1, 2016
Sweet short story, wished the ending had not been so rushed though.
October 5, 2016
Short, sweet, vanilla romance which for some peculiar reason tickled my fancy.
October 7, 2016
Very cute, short and a secret baby.
October 29, 2016
Surprise
I really liked this book but I felt it could have been longer. There was a lot of uncovered material that should have been covered.
I really liked this book but I felt it could have been longer. There was a lot of uncovered material that should have been covered.
December 10, 2016
I cried
This book ends at 4% but it was really really really good very romantic very short little romantic with forgiveness is for you
This book ends at 4% but it was really really really good very romantic very short little romantic with forgiveness is for you
December 15, 2016
Horrible editing
This appeared to be a great story. BUT. the editing..you turn a page & it was a repeat of about half the previous page. I struggled to complete the book.
This appeared to be a great story. BUT. the editing..you turn a page & it was a repeat of about half the previous page. I struggled to complete the book.
January 2, 2017
Quick read
This was a good short story to read. I wished it was longer to read so I could get to read more of the story.
This was a good short story to read. I wished it was longer to read so I could get to read more of the story.
January 12, 2017
Spell and grammar needs correction
I liked the story and the characters. I would have enjoyed the book if spelling and grammar were corrected. The editor did not do their job well.
I liked the story and the characters. I would have enjoyed the book if spelling and grammar were corrected. The editor did not do their job well.
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