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Dirty Players #3
Dirty Dealers
My job is to protect.
I'm the best, the king's elite.
She's the only thing strong enough to make me look away.
Logan Hunt is a guard. He's constantly aware of his surroundings. He'll take a bullet.
His new assignment is to protect the queen regent, keep his eyes on her at all times. He's more than up to the task...
Until a face from his past returns, and the one mission he's sworn to complete becomes his biggest liability.
DIRTY DEALERS is an all-new CONTEMPORARY romantic thriller featuring secrets, lies, double-crosses, angst, a touch of darkness, and panty-melting sexy times.
I'm the best, the king's elite.
She's the only thing strong enough to make me look away.
Logan Hunt is a guard. He's constantly aware of his surroundings. He'll take a bullet.
His new assignment is to protect the queen regent, keep his eyes on her at all times. He's more than up to the task...
Until a face from his past returns, and the one mission he's sworn to complete becomes his biggest liability.
DIRTY DEALERS is an all-new CONTEMPORARY romantic thriller featuring secrets, lies, double-crosses, angst, a touch of darkness, and panty-melting sexy times.
309 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 24, 2017
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75 books7,216 followersTia Louise is the USA Today best-selling, award-winning author of spicy-sweet military romance, small town romance, single parent romance, and romantic suspense novels.
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February 10, 2017
4 stars!!!
If you’ve read Tia Louise’s Dirty Players series, you know the body guard to the royals that is Logan Hunt. If you haven’t read that series, I recommend you do. Even though this can very much be read as a standalone, I just love those books! After reading A Player for a Princess, I was dying for Logan’s story. He needed a HEA and I hoped he would find a woman worthy of his greatness. Well, the truth is, he already did. Years ago. Yep- you guessed it- this is a second chance romance. And it’s a fantastic one at that. There is love, action, and suspense and I ate up every second.
Survivor. If I had one word to describe Kass, that is the word I would use. She is a bad ass super tough heroine, but she also has a great heart. She would do anything for the people she loves, and she’s not been dealt an easy hand. I adored Kass. Logan Hunt is one of those characters you love and root for. I’m so happy he had a love interest like Kass. I loved their history. Their present was complicated, but I had hope they could figure everything out and be together. They were both more than deserving of a happy ever after.
Dirty Dealers is a true page turner. Once I started, I didn’t want to stop. I’m so glad I had a block of time to just read and could read it cover to cover, because it kept me completely enthralled. Here lately I haven’t been super into suspense reads or dark romance, but this one hooked me. I had such a connection to the characters and I loved the direction the story took and the way it ended! If you’re looking for a great second chance romance with some action, angst and steam- pick this one up!
If you’ve read Tia Louise’s Dirty Players series, you know the body guard to the royals that is Logan Hunt. If you haven’t read that series, I recommend you do. Even though this can very much be read as a standalone, I just love those books! After reading A Player for a Princess, I was dying for Logan’s story. He needed a HEA and I hoped he would find a woman worthy of his greatness. Well, the truth is, he already did. Years ago. Yep- you guessed it- this is a second chance romance. And it’s a fantastic one at that. There is love, action, and suspense and I ate up every second.
He said I was the strong one, a survivor, but he has no idea all I’ve had to do to survive since I saw him last.
Survivor. If I had one word to describe Kass, that is the word I would use. She is a bad ass super tough heroine, but she also has a great heart. She would do anything for the people she loves, and she’s not been dealt an easy hand. I adored Kass. Logan Hunt is one of those characters you love and root for. I’m so happy he had a love interest like Kass. I loved their history. Their present was complicated, but I had hope they could figure everything out and be together. They were both more than deserving of a happy ever after.
Dirty Dealers is a true page turner. Once I started, I didn’t want to stop. I’m so glad I had a block of time to just read and could read it cover to cover, because it kept me completely enthralled. Here lately I haven’t been super into suspense reads or dark romance, but this one hooked me. I had such a connection to the characters and I loved the direction the story took and the way it ended! If you’re looking for a great second chance romance with some action, angst and steam- pick this one up!
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Blurb:
My job is to protect.
I’m the best, the king’s elite.
She’s the only thing strong enough to make me look away.
Logan Hunt is a guard. He’s constantly aware of his surroundings; he knows every angle; he searches and rescues. He’ll take a bullet.
His new assignment is to protect the queen regent, keep his eyes on her at all times. He’s more than up to the task…
Until a face from his past returns, and the one mission he’s sworn to complete becomes his biggest liability.
THIS LOOKS GOOD!
Stand-alone.
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Blurb:
My job is to protect.
I’m the best, the king’s elite.
She’s the only thing strong enough to make me look away.
Logan Hunt is a guard. He’s constantly aware of his surroundings; he knows every angle; he searches and rescues. He’ll take a bullet.
His new assignment is to protect the queen regent, keep his eyes on her at all times. He’s more than up to the task…
Until a face from his past returns, and the one mission he’s sworn to complete becomes his biggest liability.
February 7, 2017
After reading this author's ONE TO HOLD series and really enjoying it, I was interested in giving this one a try. This appears to be a spin-off of the DIRTY PLAYERS duet which has been languishing on my TO READ list for what seems like forever. The good news here is that this can be read as a standalone with NO problems whatsoever. I never felt lost or felt like I was dropped into the middle of a story.
This is Logan's and Kass's story. A second chance love affair that will melt your heart. After the events that occurred in the DIRTY PLAYERS books Logan is left feeling alone and unsettled. When the King suggests he take a few days off to relax Logan finds himself in a casino. There his path crosses with an unforgettable blast from his past. His first and only love Cassandra.
Things heat up fast between these two former lovers, but with Kass keeping a huge secret from Logan it's only a matter of time before the truth comes out and that could cost Kass to lose Logan forever. Filled with steam, intrigue, and action, this book checked all the right boxes for me.
Like I said above this one checked all my boxes. I love me a good second chance romance and this one did not disappoint. I loved both Kass and Logan. They were smokin hot together (and the sex scenes plentiful). The writing was fantastic. The plot flowed nicely and was full of action and intrigue. This was angsty, but without all the other woman drama. My favorite type of angst.
Just an overall really enjoyable read.
February 10, 2017
A sexy and suspenseful romance that had me BEGGING for more! An undeniable second chance at love that had my heart pounding and my chest aching.
"I'll have you in my bed, and no matter what it takes, I won't lose you again."
I had no doubt in my mind that Tia Louise wouldn't BLOW ME AWAY with Logan's story. I absolutely LOVED every single minute of this sexy and suspenseful contemporary romance. In DIRTY DEALERS we see a different side of Logan Hunt, and it was refreshing, lovely, and beautiful. Logan is a character that stuck with me from the very beginning, and Ms. Louise absolutely did his story justice!
DIRTY DEALERS is Tia Louise at her best! Lovable characters with AMAZING chemistry, a suspenseful storyline that keeps you on your toes, and a happily ever after that will make you heart melt. She brings ALL THE FEELS to Logan and Kass' story and if you haven't started a Tia Louise romance yet, be prepared to become INCREDIBLY ADDICTED!
"I'll have you in my bed, and no matter what it takes, I won't lose you again."
I had no doubt in my mind that Tia Louise wouldn't BLOW ME AWAY with Logan's story. I absolutely LOVED every single minute of this sexy and suspenseful contemporary romance. In DIRTY DEALERS we see a different side of Logan Hunt, and it was refreshing, lovely, and beautiful. Logan is a character that stuck with me from the very beginning, and Ms. Louise absolutely did his story justice!
DIRTY DEALERS is Tia Louise at her best! Lovable characters with AMAZING chemistry, a suspenseful storyline that keeps you on your toes, and a happily ever after that will make you heart melt. She brings ALL THE FEELS to Logan and Kass' story and if you haven't started a Tia Louise romance yet, be prepared to become INCREDIBLY ADDICTED!
February 10, 2017
Logan Hunt has dedicated most of his life to protecting the country that he loves, now, though, he's getting to the point where his head just isn't in it. His new mission is protecting the Queen regent from harm, which isn't a problem because he'll take a bullet for her. But when a lover from his past comes back his dedication to his country is questioned when she needs his protection just as equally as the Queen regent does. Kass already left his life once, and he's not going to let her do it again.
Logan was our sexy protector from the Dirty Players Duet, and I loved him as a secondary character so I was ecstatic when I saw he was getting his own story. I loved getting to know him more and finding out about his past. I found his character completely swoon worthy and I was obsessed with how protective he was of everyone in his life that he cared about.
This book was full of drama and angst and I actually really liked it. I'm not big on the angst but in this story there was just the perfect amount without it all being too much. Secrets, dangers, and, suspense were all prevalent in the story and it all brought many emotions out of me. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to uncover what these characters were hiding and how it was all going to be handled.
Tia Louise certainly knows how to write a great, suspenseful, and sexy story and this one comes highly recommended by me. Logan is a side character from the Dirty Players series but his own book can be read as a standalone with no problem.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Logan was our sexy protector from the Dirty Players Duet, and I loved him as a secondary character so I was ecstatic when I saw he was getting his own story. I loved getting to know him more and finding out about his past. I found his character completely swoon worthy and I was obsessed with how protective he was of everyone in his life that he cared about.
This book was full of drama and angst and I actually really liked it. I'm not big on the angst but in this story there was just the perfect amount without it all being too much. Secrets, dangers, and, suspense were all prevalent in the story and it all brought many emotions out of me. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to uncover what these characters were hiding and how it was all going to be handled.
Tia Louise certainly knows how to write a great, suspenseful, and sexy story and this one comes highly recommended by me. Logan is a side character from the Dirty Players series but his own book can be read as a standalone with no problem.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
April 27, 2017
3.5* never give up STARS!
Review @ Midnight Romance
This supposed to be my first read before Dirty Player duet because I was confused with the opening. There was a king, queen and royal family out of nowhere and I assumed they have their own story. Because I'm such a perfectionist, this can't be read as a standalone. Tia Louise brought us back to Monagasco and this is one of the king's elite guards' story.
Logan Hunt tried to retire from his job instead he took a vacation; commanded by the King. He met someone unexpected from the past. Cassandra aka Kass stuck with the most dangerous man and tried her best to survive. She's a woman with mission. If she failed, someone will die.
Kass was a survivor after what she's been through. I didn't like her at first. She's Logan's ex-lover and they reunited again feels like insta-love for me. Maybe, they were young when in love and somehow Logan left her to joined the army. But, I was amazed with her strength and determination in the end.
I couldn't enjoy Logan at first. He's too serious and didn't appeal anything for me. When he met Kass again, he changed. They seemed like a normal lovey dovey couple but they weren't. Everything felt too perfect because Logan was pussy-whipped to realize the real Kass right now.
Honestly, I think they need to talk more than sex right away. I was surprised to read their sex scenes for the first time. Like a long lost lover, they turned into sappy and romantic. Almost 60% of the story was about Logan and Kass found their love back which a bit forced. It didn't feel natural for me.
I really liked the plot but hated the paced. Like The Prince & The Player, the suspense came very late. Blix was their mortal enemy and he was a true psychopath. The most stupid shit when Kass 'sacrificed' herself and the queen in a silver platter for him. R u kidding me? Both of you didn't have the skill and became liability in the end *rolleyes*. Also, I was a bit disappointed with how quick they (Blix and his followers) died. Overall, I have love-hate relationship. Okay characters but lack of chemistry. A good second-chance story mixed with suspense, though.
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This supposed to be my first read before Dirty Player duet because I was confused with the opening. There was a king, queen and royal family out of nowhere and I assumed they have their own story. Because I'm such a perfectionist, this can't be read as a standalone. Tia Louise brought us back to Monagasco and this is one of the king's elite guards' story.
Logan Hunt tried to retire from his job instead he took a vacation; commanded by the King. He met someone unexpected from the past. Cassandra aka Kass stuck with the most dangerous man and tried her best to survive. She's a woman with mission. If she failed, someone will die.
Kass was a survivor after what she's been through. I didn't like her at first. She's Logan's ex-lover and they reunited again feels like insta-love for me. Maybe, they were young when in love and somehow Logan left her to joined the army. But, I was amazed with her strength and determination in the end.
While it hurts losing the connection we used to share when our eyes locked and we could read each others’ souls, all that fades away when I hold her, kiss her, see her entire body light up with her laughter… or bloom with ecstasy when I make her come.
I still see her soul.
I couldn't enjoy Logan at first. He's too serious and didn't appeal anything for me. When he met Kass again, he changed. They seemed like a normal lovey dovey couple but they weren't. Everything felt too perfect because Logan was pussy-whipped to realize the real Kass right now.
Honestly, I think they need to talk more than sex right away. I was surprised to read their sex scenes for the first time. Like a long lost lover, they turned into sappy and romantic. Almost 60% of the story was about Logan and Kass found their love back which a bit forced. It didn't feel natural for me.
I really liked the plot but hated the paced. Like The Prince & The Player, the suspense came very late. Blix was their mortal enemy and he was a true psychopath. The most stupid shit when Kass 'sacrificed' herself and the queen in a silver platter for him. R u kidding me? Both of you didn't have the skill and became liability in the end *rolleyes*. Also, I was a bit disappointed with how quick they (Blix and his followers) died. Overall, I have love-hate relationship. Okay characters but lack of chemistry. A good second-chance story mixed with suspense, though.
“I did have you... For a little while you were mine again.”
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February 6, 2017
I went through a roller coaster of emotions reading this book. I recall it giving me many intense moments of anxiety, confusion, frustration, and extreme pleasure. Tia Louise did such a brilliant job of blending the romance and the suspense that you'll find yourself at the edge of your seat for both!
In this story, we get Logan. When reading The Dirty Players Duet, I felt so bad for him because it was obvious that he was having inappropriate feelings for Prince Cal's woman, Zelda. Feelings that would remain unrequited because she only had eyes for her man. I can't tell you how excited I was to find out that Logan would be getting his own HEA in his very own story!!
Logan always struck me as being rigid, in control and precise as well as being loyal, protective, and capable of feeling deeply. The author gave us the chance to see who he was and what had helped to shape him into the man he is today. It was amazing to find out how much his first love, Cassandra, had to with all of that. How an innocent romance had such long-term effects and how that love essentially didn't fade with time. It was beautiful to watch these two reconnect and rekindle that which they thought was lost.
As I stated, there's tons of suspense and most of it lies around Cassandra. Girl's got herself in some deep doo-doo and her many attempts to hesitate in telling the truth, though it added to the overall drama of the story, is the reason I docked a star. It really bothered me. The action scenes were a bit brutal but necessary, the intimate scenes were scorchingly erotic, and the love found within the pages of this book was tender enough to warm the heart.
Release Date: January 24, 2017
Genre: Romantic Suspense
POV: Dual - 1st person
Steam: 4 out of 5
Series or standalone: Can be read as a standalone, but in order to get the full picture, I recommend reading the Dirty Players duet first
In this story, we get Logan. When reading The Dirty Players Duet, I felt so bad for him because it was obvious that he was having inappropriate feelings for Prince Cal's woman, Zelda. Feelings that would remain unrequited because she only had eyes for her man. I can't tell you how excited I was to find out that Logan would be getting his own HEA in his very own story!!
Logan always struck me as being rigid, in control and precise as well as being loyal, protective, and capable of feeling deeply. The author gave us the chance to see who he was and what had helped to shape him into the man he is today. It was amazing to find out how much his first love, Cassandra, had to with all of that. How an innocent romance had such long-term effects and how that love essentially didn't fade with time. It was beautiful to watch these two reconnect and rekindle that which they thought was lost.
As I stated, there's tons of suspense and most of it lies around Cassandra. Girl's got herself in some deep doo-doo and her many attempts to hesitate in telling the truth, though it added to the overall drama of the story, is the reason I docked a star. It really bothered me. The action scenes were a bit brutal but necessary, the intimate scenes were scorchingly erotic, and the love found within the pages of this book was tender enough to warm the heart.
Release Date: January 24, 2017
Genre: Romantic Suspense
POV: Dual - 1st person
Steam: 4 out of 5
Series or standalone: Can be read as a standalone, but in order to get the full picture, I recommend reading the Dirty Players duet first
August 10, 2017
4★★★★ stars
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person – Dual
Logan Hunt; has protected his country for so long and in the process he lost the love of his life. Now he has return and wants to be free; he wants a clean break. However; getting out wasn't as easy as he thought he was asked to do one last assignment and everything change.
Cassandra Kroft (aka) Kass had lots of tragedies in her life; after the dead of her caregiver she had to find out how to feed her brother and herself no matter what. The choices she made were not the best or the smartest but she thought it was the only way she would make it. She wanted out of the bad life she had chosen but it wasn't that easy. One last assignment is what she had to do but she knew better that assignment was going to be her last.
I do have to agree with Kass; I felt she could have other options rather than the ones she made. She also more than one chance to come clean with Logan and she didn't. When Logan and Kass meet again; he thought it was destiny but he had no idea. Kass was so conflicted she knew her dark secrets were going to come out but she was afraid to ask for help. Her secrets became their second chance destruction. Logan wasn't nice to her once he felt betrayed and that frustrated me too haha.
This book was full of drama; boy was there plenty of that. There was some angst and lots of action and sexy scenes. I enjoyed the friendship that Ava the Queen developed with Kass. I also think I would love to read a book about Kass' brother Cameron and his rock band. Overall, I did enjoy this story. Readers who enjoy lots of drama and suspense will find this book appealing.
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Genre: Romantic Suspense
Type: Standalone
POV: First Person – Dual
"To me she is the goal. She's all I want."
Logan Hunt; has protected his country for so long and in the process he lost the love of his life. Now he has return and wants to be free; he wants a clean break. However; getting out wasn't as easy as he thought he was asked to do one last assignment and everything change.
Cassandra Kroft (aka) Kass had lots of tragedies in her life; after the dead of her caregiver she had to find out how to feed her brother and herself no matter what. The choices she made were not the best or the smartest but she thought it was the only way she would make it. She wanted out of the bad life she had chosen but it wasn't that easy. One last assignment is what she had to do but she knew better that assignment was going to be her last.
"Good people don't do what I've done. When life turns to shit, good people rise up and make noble choices. They don't make deals with the devil and put their loved ones in danger"
I do have to agree with Kass; I felt she could have other options rather than the ones she made. She also more than one chance to come clean with Logan and she didn't. When Logan and Kass meet again; he thought it was destiny but he had no idea. Kass was so conflicted she knew her dark secrets were going to come out but she was afraid to ask for help. Her secrets became their second chance destruction. Logan wasn't nice to her once he felt betrayed and that frustrated me too haha.
"I did have you," I whisper to the air. "For a little while you were mine again." It was only a moment, but I believe it with all my heart."
"I won't give her up without a fight…maybe I can take what Blix intended for evil and turn it into what I've always wanted."
This book was full of drama; boy was there plenty of that. There was some angst and lots of action and sexy scenes. I enjoyed the friendship that Ava the Queen developed with Kass. I also think I would love to read a book about Kass' brother Cameron and his rock band. Overall, I did enjoy this story. Readers who enjoy lots of drama and suspense will find this book appealing.
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February 5, 2017
I loved this book by Tia Louise. It was such an easy and enjoyable read. It was really good. I had high expectations and in the end I didn't get disappointed.
I loved Kass. The progression of her character was amazing to read. It's incredibly difficult to write a character with so much strength yet so much vulnerability, but it was done beautifully in this book. Logan did not have a flaw. He was strong, sexy and very sweet. The way their love story unfolded was seamless. I loved how Logan made it his goal to make Kass happy. He was very understanding of her history and was so sweet to her.
By the end of the book my emotions were on high alert. I was literally bawling my eyes out. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres, and this one was so good! This is a sexy, smoldering, action packed story and Tia Louise really delivers in this book.
In short:
Hero 4/5 | Heroine 4/5 | Plot (Point, Originality) 4/5 | Writing Style 4/5 | Steam 3/5 | Romance 4/5 | Angst-Suspense 4/5 | Darkness 0/5 | Humor 2/5 | Secondary Characters 4/5 | Drama-Conflict 4/5 | Mystery 0/5 | Twists 4/5 | Pacing Steady | Action 4/5
I loved Kass. The progression of her character was amazing to read. It's incredibly difficult to write a character with so much strength yet so much vulnerability, but it was done beautifully in this book. Logan did not have a flaw. He was strong, sexy and very sweet. The way their love story unfolded was seamless. I loved how Logan made it his goal to make Kass happy. He was very understanding of her history and was so sweet to her.
By the end of the book my emotions were on high alert. I was literally bawling my eyes out. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres, and this one was so good! This is a sexy, smoldering, action packed story and Tia Louise really delivers in this book.
In short:
Hero 4/5 | Heroine 4/5 | Plot (Point, Originality) 4/5 | Writing Style 4/5 | Steam 3/5 | Romance 4/5 | Angst-Suspense 4/5 | Darkness 0/5 | Humor 2/5 | Secondary Characters 4/5 | Drama-Conflict 4/5 | Mystery 0/5 | Twists 4/5 | Pacing Steady | Action 4/5
February 6, 2017
4 Love is Blind Stars!
ARC provided generously per author!
Dirty Dealers brings the readers and fans of Tia Lousie’s Player and Princess Series, Logan Hunt. He was the steadfast and loyal guard to the royals. After feeling guilt and a sense of failure stemming from Zelda’s abduction, he needs to walk away. The Royal family has no ill will toward their #1 guard and suggest perhaps time off as the threats to Ava and Zelda are not completely gone. So with time to himself, Logan Hunt sets out to relax and refocus his mind and heart. He has no idea that his past would come crashing back into his life and that the one woman who gutted him many years ago would be the key to the Royal Danger!
Kass has not had much happiness in her life. LOSS is the one world that characterizes her best. Logan was a free spirited man who stole her heart at a young tender age. When the Royal Guard called to Logan, Kiss’s Life took a dive and she found her physically and emotionally broken. Desperat3 for more for her family, she made a lifetime of poor choices and ultimate she was in the dark in so many ways
Chance meeting or set up? While Logan is reveling in the sight and feel of his long last past, Kass too is consumed with emotions and lust. She “loses sight” of the danger and finds peace in Logan’s arms. When the truth comes to light it will shatter the lives of both characters as well as affect the Royal family.
HOT. This is probably the most appropriate word that comes to mind with this story. Total steam from the start, just as TL has done in her prior works. She writes fast, hard against the wall intimacy like no other. The scenes between Kass and Logan were bittersweet as well as passionate and scorching. They touched as if they needed the contact to breath!
While this story was definitely action packed and steamy, I didn’t fall as hard for Logan. Perhaps Zee and Cal are still in my head but Logan started as a secondary character and I didn’t connect with his story as well. I could very well have been spoiled by the wild man Cal who went to crazy while his Zee was gone and that passion was still in my head. It was totally Kass that was my favorite aspect of this read. She was an enigma…a survivor…and a total fighter. She was so reminiscent of Zelda with her poor decisions for the greater good. With so much sacrifice of herself she only wanted what she loves to be safe and happy. I am glad that she and Logan had a past because if they would have just met in the casino I would not have felt the connection. I appreciated Logan’s alpha qualities but he felt very robotic to me…maybe his years in the guard kept him in line! I could have used a bit of “go crazy rogue” behavior to prove Kass was irrevocably his! Good thing his crazy libido was still intact! For me, Cal and Zee are unparalleled and after the danger and passion that was their story, Logan just had to reach too high up to meet that standard.
That being said, this is still a great romance read for those lovers of pure angst and steamy heat. TL always delivers and keeps it entertaining!
ARC provided generously per author!
Dirty Dealers brings the readers and fans of Tia Lousie’s Player and Princess Series, Logan Hunt. He was the steadfast and loyal guard to the royals. After feeling guilt and a sense of failure stemming from Zelda’s abduction, he needs to walk away. The Royal family has no ill will toward their #1 guard and suggest perhaps time off as the threats to Ava and Zelda are not completely gone. So with time to himself, Logan Hunt sets out to relax and refocus his mind and heart. He has no idea that his past would come crashing back into his life and that the one woman who gutted him many years ago would be the key to the Royal Danger!
Kass has not had much happiness in her life. LOSS is the one world that characterizes her best. Logan was a free spirited man who stole her heart at a young tender age. When the Royal Guard called to Logan, Kiss’s Life took a dive and she found her physically and emotionally broken. Desperat3 for more for her family, she made a lifetime of poor choices and ultimate she was in the dark in so many ways
Chance meeting or set up? While Logan is reveling in the sight and feel of his long last past, Kass too is consumed with emotions and lust. She “loses sight” of the danger and finds peace in Logan’s arms. When the truth comes to light it will shatter the lives of both characters as well as affect the Royal family.
HOT. This is probably the most appropriate word that comes to mind with this story. Total steam from the start, just as TL has done in her prior works. She writes fast, hard against the wall intimacy like no other. The scenes between Kass and Logan were bittersweet as well as passionate and scorching. They touched as if they needed the contact to breath!
While this story was definitely action packed and steamy, I didn’t fall as hard for Logan. Perhaps Zee and Cal are still in my head but Logan started as a secondary character and I didn’t connect with his story as well. I could very well have been spoiled by the wild man Cal who went to crazy while his Zee was gone and that passion was still in my head. It was totally Kass that was my favorite aspect of this read. She was an enigma…a survivor…and a total fighter. She was so reminiscent of Zelda with her poor decisions for the greater good. With so much sacrifice of herself she only wanted what she loves to be safe and happy. I am glad that she and Logan had a past because if they would have just met in the casino I would not have felt the connection. I appreciated Logan’s alpha qualities but he felt very robotic to me…maybe his years in the guard kept him in line! I could have used a bit of “go crazy rogue” behavior to prove Kass was irrevocably his! Good thing his crazy libido was still intact! For me, Cal and Zee are unparalleled and after the danger and passion that was their story, Logan just had to reach too high up to meet that standard.
That being said, this is still a great romance read for those lovers of pure angst and steamy heat. TL always delivers and keeps it entertaining!
February 10, 2017
I'm really not sure how I feel about this book. On one hand, I really enjoyed it and was hooked - I read it quite quickly. On the other hand, I did have some significant problems with it which lead to this becoming a three star review as opposed to say a four or five.
My first problem was that I needed some more background info on Logan, his relationship with the royal family, and a quick run down of the last two books. This is marketed as a standalone but I was quite confused because you're just expected to know everything that's happening right from the beginning. These questions needed to be more adequately addressed to help all readers, especially new ones.
In the early stages of the book, everything was extremely secretive, to the point that I really had no idea what was actually happening. There're no clues to try and figure out these secrets, just scenes and dialogue jumping all over the place. Even just one clue, one little puzzle piece could've helped to bring the confusion down. I think this was my biggest downfall. Thankfully we finally started getting somewhere because if more of the story was like this, there's a good chance I would've put it down.
One thing that I loved and that was super important to this story was the fact that we got POV from both Kass and Logan. It was definitely intense but helped a lot to see not only all that Kass knew, but to see the inner workings of Logan's mind and how far he was willing to go; if he was willing to bend his professional and personal boundaries.
To be completely honest, I like this a lot more as a suspense novel than I do as a romance novel. The build up, the hype, the mystery, secrets, the villain, it was all just so much more believable to me. This is where my focus always seemed to fall with the relationship of Logan and Kass fading into the background. I liked what we got of them, just wish there could've been more.
Second chance romance is a really hard trope for me because I need to BELIEVE that this is a second chance. Make me feel it! I don't need someone to tell me that the characters dated however many years ago and that they loved each other, I need it proved to me through actions and words. In this case, I wasn't buying it. We're given very little info on their past relationship and then there were no growing feelings once they came back together. It was instant: they found each other, then they were in love again. I need a build up in this kind of situation. I just didn't buy their connection, though I desperately wanted to.
I really liked the plot of the story and how intense it was. As I said, it felt interesting and refreshing, it just held my attention more than the romance factor did. I would've liked the see the romance in the spotlight a little more or just more prevalent.
I'm really excited to read more from this author. I've heard so many good things about her books that I think the issue for me here was that I just should've started with the Princess duet before I tried to read this one. I'm sure my reading experience would've been much different if that was the case.
*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.
"I fell in love and my eyes were closed, so I stayed there. Now my heart’s eyes have been opened, and I see everything worth seeing."
My first problem was that I needed some more background info on Logan, his relationship with the royal family, and a quick run down of the last two books. This is marketed as a standalone but I was quite confused because you're just expected to know everything that's happening right from the beginning. These questions needed to be more adequately addressed to help all readers, especially new ones.
"Yes, he was playful, but he was also focused, even then. He hid a seriousness that only I saw.
Now he’s one of the king’s elite guards, and I’ve forfeited the right to even dream about him.
Only I do dream about him. I never stopped."
In the early stages of the book, everything was extremely secretive, to the point that I really had no idea what was actually happening. There're no clues to try and figure out these secrets, just scenes and dialogue jumping all over the place. Even just one clue, one little puzzle piece could've helped to bring the confusion down. I think this was my biggest downfall. Thankfully we finally started getting somewhere because if more of the story was like this, there's a good chance I would've put it down.
One thing that I loved and that was super important to this story was the fact that we got POV from both Kass and Logan. It was definitely intense but helped a lot to see not only all that Kass knew, but to see the inner workings of Logan's mind and how far he was willing to go; if he was willing to bend his professional and personal boundaries.
To be completely honest, I like this a lot more as a suspense novel than I do as a romance novel. The build up, the hype, the mystery, secrets, the villain, it was all just so much more believable to me. This is where my focus always seemed to fall with the relationship of Logan and Kass fading into the background. I liked what we got of them, just wish there could've been more.
At once he moves so close our noses touch. “Logan!” I squeal, pulling back. He catches me.
“I want you to see me.” His voice squeezes my chest, and this time my eyes do mist.
“I see you,” I whisper.
Second chance romance is a really hard trope for me because I need to BELIEVE that this is a second chance. Make me feel it! I don't need someone to tell me that the characters dated however many years ago and that they loved each other, I need it proved to me through actions and words. In this case, I wasn't buying it. We're given very little info on their past relationship and then there were no growing feelings once they came back together. It was instant: they found each other, then they were in love again. I need a build up in this kind of situation. I just didn't buy their connection, though I desperately wanted to.
I really liked the plot of the story and how intense it was. As I said, it felt interesting and refreshing, it just held my attention more than the romance factor did. I would've liked the see the romance in the spotlight a little more or just more prevalent.
“I’m so dirty.”
“You came clean.” Our voices are quiet. We’re in this intimate space.
“I did bad things.”
“You’ll never do them again.”
“It’s too late. The game has already started.”
I'm really excited to read more from this author. I've heard so many good things about her books that I think the issue for me here was that I just should've started with the Princess duet before I tried to read this one. I'm sure my reading experience would've been much different if that was the case.
*An ARC was received in exchange for an honest review.
February 7, 2017
4 Stars!
Cassandra Kroft hasn't had an easy life. After her mother & aunt passed away she did her best to take care of her younger brother Cameron. She did some questionable things to survive & isn't proud of the person she's become. She's struggled to make ends meet & provide for Cameron.
Kass still dreams of a time in her life when things were simple and she was happy. The beautiful summer she spent with a boy. They were in inseparable. She was 19 & he was 24. She fell in love that summer with Logan Hunt, & then he left for the military. He left her behind & her life fell apart shortly after. She's never stopped thinking of Logan. It's been six years since she's seen him, so when he shows up out of the blue one evening it totally rocks her world.
Logan Hunt works shadowing the royal family in Monagasco. As the king's top elite guard he is always protecting the royals and eliminating threats. Lately he's been burned out & thinking of retiring. He needs a change. The king suggests he takes a few days off & when he returns he will have a new assignment protecting the Queen Regent. Logan accepts the new assignment & looks forward to a break before he resumes his position.
Logan is stunned when a woman from his past shows up. He hasn't seen Kass in years, but has never forgotten about her. She's the only woman he's ever had strong feelings for, & he wants to reconnect. After all this time he still feels that spark when she's near. He pursues her & realizes she's still in his heart. They spend time together & Logan begins to question if he can put his trust in Kass? Something about her just doesn't add up, & he can tell she's hiding something.
-"I did have you."
-"For a little while you were mine again."
As Logan & Kass become closer, Kass is harboring secrets that threaten to destroy them. She's ashamed of her job & doesn't think she's good enough for Logan. Logan is dedicated to his job. He wants to be with Kass, but he also has to do his job. When he learns Kass may need his protection he feels torn in two & has to make some tough decisions. Does he do his job or protect the woman he loves? When all secrets are revealed can this couple salvage the love between them?
Cassandra Kroft hasn't had an easy life. After her mother & aunt passed away she did her best to take care of her younger brother Cameron. She did some questionable things to survive & isn't proud of the person she's become. She's struggled to make ends meet & provide for Cameron.
Kass still dreams of a time in her life when things were simple and she was happy. The beautiful summer she spent with a boy. They were in inseparable. She was 19 & he was 24. She fell in love that summer with Logan Hunt, & then he left for the military. He left her behind & her life fell apart shortly after. She's never stopped thinking of Logan. It's been six years since she's seen him, so when he shows up out of the blue one evening it totally rocks her world.
Logan Hunt works shadowing the royal family in Monagasco. As the king's top elite guard he is always protecting the royals and eliminating threats. Lately he's been burned out & thinking of retiring. He needs a change. The king suggests he takes a few days off & when he returns he will have a new assignment protecting the Queen Regent. Logan accepts the new assignment & looks forward to a break before he resumes his position.
Logan is stunned when a woman from his past shows up. He hasn't seen Kass in years, but has never forgotten about her. She's the only woman he's ever had strong feelings for, & he wants to reconnect. After all this time he still feels that spark when she's near. He pursues her & realizes she's still in his heart. They spend time together & Logan begins to question if he can put his trust in Kass? Something about her just doesn't add up, & he can tell she's hiding something.
-"I did have you."
-"For a little while you were mine again."
As Logan & Kass become closer, Kass is harboring secrets that threaten to destroy them. She's ashamed of her job & doesn't think she's good enough for Logan. Logan is dedicated to his job. He wants to be with Kass, but he also has to do his job. When he learns Kass may need his protection he feels torn in two & has to make some tough decisions. Does he do his job or protect the woman he loves? When all secrets are revealed can this couple salvage the love between them?
May 11, 2020
A SEXY second-chance bodyguard romance in the Dirty Players world! If you love Derek Alexander, just wait until you meet hunky elite guard Logan Hunt... #pantymelter
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February 9, 2017
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It’s no secret that I absolutely adore Tia Louise and her books. In her newest release, Dirty Dealers, Tia reunites readers to Logan Hunt. Yes, if that name sounds familiar he was the bodyguard in the Dirty Players Duet. So while I can go on about Logan, I won’t because I don’t want to spoil the beauty of getting to fall hard for him. Yes, you will fall for him and it’s not that hard especially how Tia depicts his character. When Logan takes some time off, he suddenly finds himself running into his first love, Kass. Well, that’s right.. Dirty Dealers is a second chance romance with a bit of suspense thrown into the mix since Kass appearance might be a distraction that Logan can’t afford. What happens when secrets of Kass are revealed and she may need his protection? Will Logan choose his job to protect the Queen Regent or Kass?
Tia Louise will not disappoint her readers as she amps the sexual appeal and chemistry of two former lovers whose love for each other are stronger than ever. With her ability to create a strong alpha character and a resilient heroine, this book will be a story that you can’t and won’t be able to put down. With her sophisticated prose, Tia was able to put together a story that is a sexy blend of heart, second chances, passion, and suspense. So what are you what waiting for but go read this sexy romantic suspense NOW!!!
It’s no secret that I absolutely adore Tia Louise and her books. In her newest release, Dirty Dealers, Tia reunites readers to Logan Hunt. Yes, if that name sounds familiar he was the bodyguard in the Dirty Players Duet. So while I can go on about Logan, I won’t because I don’t want to spoil the beauty of getting to fall hard for him. Yes, you will fall for him and it’s not that hard especially how Tia depicts his character. When Logan takes some time off, he suddenly finds himself running into his first love, Kass. Well, that’s right.. Dirty Dealers is a second chance romance with a bit of suspense thrown into the mix since Kass appearance might be a distraction that Logan can’t afford. What happens when secrets of Kass are revealed and she may need his protection? Will Logan choose his job to protect the Queen Regent or Kass?
Tia Louise will not disappoint her readers as she amps the sexual appeal and chemistry of two former lovers whose love for each other are stronger than ever. With her ability to create a strong alpha character and a resilient heroine, this book will be a story that you can’t and won’t be able to put down. With her sophisticated prose, Tia was able to put together a story that is a sexy blend of heart, second chances, passion, and suspense. So what are you what waiting for but go read this sexy romantic suspense NOW!!!
December 27, 2016
*ARC provided by the author for an honest review*
I just luv Kass And Logan.
I was really looking forward to this book. Logan had me very interested in him in the last book Player And The Princess. Logan is the head of security to the King and Queen but after what happened with Zelda. Logan's head asnt really been in the right place. So the King told him to take time out to relax for a while and to get his head straight. The last person he thought he would see was Cassandra his first ever luv.
Cassandra/Kass asnt had it easy since she last seen Logan. Her life is very different. She isn't the same person she was when he left. The things she as had to do don't really sit well with her but Kass is a really strong woman she as heard and seen things that some men couldn't deal with. Seeing Logan again brought back a lot of feels that's she as never let go and didn't want to he is her safe place and always would be.
This was a really good story it was full of drama. My heart went out to Kass so much she had dealt with so much and alway put others before herself. I just wanted to hug her so much. I really luv how this author make very strong heroines and very likable ones. There is one of them that I don't like. Her hero's are also super sexy and very strong and Logan is al these things. Like I said at the beginning I was dyin for more of him and he's a great character I luvd seeing his softer side with Kass and with them having a past it was nice to see what he used to be like. I did luv getting more of Ava I missed a lil in the last book. The sassy queen is just great and I m so looking forward to more of her in the next book.
I m a big fan of this author. I luv her books there full of everything. Once I start reading her books it's horrible putting them down. I highly recommend this book I would read the other books in the series first so u get a jest of what's goin on even though it's very easy to understand and follow if u haven't read them. Brilliant book luvd everything about it xxx.
I just luv Kass And Logan.
I was really looking forward to this book. Logan had me very interested in him in the last book Player And The Princess. Logan is the head of security to the King and Queen but after what happened with Zelda. Logan's head asnt really been in the right place. So the King told him to take time out to relax for a while and to get his head straight. The last person he thought he would see was Cassandra his first ever luv.
Cassandra/Kass asnt had it easy since she last seen Logan. Her life is very different. She isn't the same person she was when he left. The things she as had to do don't really sit well with her but Kass is a really strong woman she as heard and seen things that some men couldn't deal with. Seeing Logan again brought back a lot of feels that's she as never let go and didn't want to he is her safe place and always would be.
This was a really good story it was full of drama. My heart went out to Kass so much she had dealt with so much and alway put others before herself. I just wanted to hug her so much. I really luv how this author make very strong heroines and very likable ones. There is one of them that I don't like. Her hero's are also super sexy and very strong and Logan is al these things. Like I said at the beginning I was dyin for more of him and he's a great character I luvd seeing his softer side with Kass and with them having a past it was nice to see what he used to be like. I did luv getting more of Ava I missed a lil in the last book. The sassy queen is just great and I m so looking forward to more of her in the next book.
I m a big fan of this author. I luv her books there full of everything. Once I start reading her books it's horrible putting them down. I highly recommend this book I would read the other books in the series first so u get a jest of what's goin on even though it's very easy to understand and follow if u haven't read them. Brilliant book luvd everything about it xxx.
February 9, 2017
4 Stars!
I really enjoyed this 2nd chance suspenseful romance by Tia Louise! This is a spin off from her Dirty Players series but can be read as a stand alone.. which I did. That being said, however, I will definitely be going back and reading the Dirty Players series soon. There were characters in this book that I would have met and had a good back ground on so I really think I would have appreciated the chemistry between the secondary characters better had I read that series first. But still.. this was a good one. With plenty of steam and intrigue, Logan and Kass were characters that kept me turning the pages wondering how the would navigate the cluster that Kass found herself in... a bad guy that was pulling her strings and putting her in a situation that only Logan could rescue her from. Add in plenty of steam, chemistry, an alpha bodyguard that will do anything for his woman, this was a winner!
b> ARC Provided By Author For An Honest Review
I really enjoyed this 2nd chance suspenseful romance by Tia Louise! This is a spin off from her Dirty Players series but can be read as a stand alone.. which I did. That being said, however, I will definitely be going back and reading the Dirty Players series soon. There were characters in this book that I would have met and had a good back ground on so I really think I would have appreciated the chemistry between the secondary characters better had I read that series first. But still.. this was a good one. With plenty of steam and intrigue, Logan and Kass were characters that kept me turning the pages wondering how the would navigate the cluster that Kass found herself in... a bad guy that was pulling her strings and putting her in a situation that only Logan could rescue her from. Add in plenty of steam, chemistry, an alpha bodyguard that will do anything for his woman, this was a winner!
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February 7, 2017
I wish I could put my finger on what makes Tia Louise so special. I would write my own bestseller: “How To Hit The Mark In Your Romance Novels Every Single Time.” I’d retire to the island of Monagasco with all the money I’ll make.
I don’t know whether it’s the unique characters she never fails to deliver or the intricate plots she weaves or the sense of almost magical surrealism that smacks of old fables and fairy tales even in contemporary stories. All I know is Tia Louise nails it every time. Dirty Dealers is a prime example of that. Seriously, it’s like Cinderella meets Die Hard – complete with creepy villain.
This book doesn’t hold back and you’re thrown into this twisty, exciting, suspenseful read from the get-go. I’m going to warn you to read this book in a well ventilated room because you’ll need all the oxygen you can get while gasping, sighing and holding your breath. This book is as steamy as it is angsty as it is filled with suspense and questions.
The plot was masterfully laid out, the pace great and the suspense beautifully blended with the romance. These characters were altogether strong and vulnerable and their affair was as beautiful as it was heart-breaking at times. There is even humour to boot. Absolutely read this book.
(ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review)
I don’t know whether it’s the unique characters she never fails to deliver or the intricate plots she weaves or the sense of almost magical surrealism that smacks of old fables and fairy tales even in contemporary stories. All I know is Tia Louise nails it every time. Dirty Dealers is a prime example of that. Seriously, it’s like Cinderella meets Die Hard – complete with creepy villain.
This book doesn’t hold back and you’re thrown into this twisty, exciting, suspenseful read from the get-go. I’m going to warn you to read this book in a well ventilated room because you’ll need all the oxygen you can get while gasping, sighing and holding your breath. This book is as steamy as it is angsty as it is filled with suspense and questions.
The plot was masterfully laid out, the pace great and the suspense beautifully blended with the romance. These characters were altogether strong and vulnerable and their affair was as beautiful as it was heart-breaking at times. There is even humour to boot. Absolutely read this book.
(ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review)
February 3, 2017
Rated 3.5 Stars
Dirty Dealers is a second chance story. While I found it enjoyable it fell short of my expectations I was so excited to read it and I don't know but it just left me dissatisfied.
At pretty much the beginning of the book the hero is pining for Zelda, a woman he can't have. He then reunites with Kass, whom he hadn't seen in years and to me he transfers his unrequited feelings from Zelda onto Kass. It has been said that both women are similar and while the author's intention was to show that he had really been pining for Kass for all these years and Zelda was just a substitute it didn't come off that way to me which is why I was left with that feeling of dissatisfaction and why the book didn't wholly work for me.
ARC won in a contest hosted by author/PR firm
Dirty Dealers is a second chance story. While I found it enjoyable it fell short of my expectations I was so excited to read it and I don't know but it just left me dissatisfied.
At pretty much the beginning of the book the hero is pining for Zelda, a woman he can't have. He then reunites with Kass, whom he hadn't seen in years and to me he transfers his unrequited feelings from Zelda onto Kass. It has been said that both women are similar and while the author's intention was to show that he had really been pining for Kass for all these years and Zelda was just a substitute it didn't come off that way to me which is why I was left with that feeling of dissatisfaction and why the book didn't wholly work for me.
ARC won in a contest hosted by author/PR firm
February 5, 2017
Tia Louise has the amazingly ability to create a heroine I always fall for...
Sure, LOGAN is HOT AS HELL and ALL ALPHA. *fans self*, but it was the sweet combo of them together that won my heart.
Kass, the heroine, is everything. She's strong, resilient, and determined to protect those she loves...
But Logan...he's all about protecting her. SWOON.
Logan is one hell of a swoonworthy hero that I'm still dreaming about. He and Kass practically SIZZLE on the pages. Their second chance romance will sweep you away and tug on your heartstrings. Dirty Dealers is Tia Louise at her best. ~WSJ Bestselling Author Ilsa Madden-Mills
Sure, LOGAN is HOT AS HELL and ALL ALPHA. *fans self*, but it was the sweet combo of them together that won my heart.
Kass, the heroine, is everything. She's strong, resilient, and determined to protect those she loves...
But Logan...he's all about protecting her. SWOON.
Logan is one hell of a swoonworthy hero that I'm still dreaming about. He and Kass practically SIZZLE on the pages. Their second chance romance will sweep you away and tug on your heartstrings. Dirty Dealers is Tia Louise at her best. ~WSJ Bestselling Author Ilsa Madden-Mills
February 5, 2017
Afrodyt's review:
4.5 stars
Kass spiraled down a rabbit hole of dark dealings, rationalizing that she was not as entangled as she really was. She is a fierce heroine and I loved her from the beginning. Kass is strong and yet vulnerable but can also hold her own in any given situation.
Logan's protective instincts take his sexiness over the top. He checks all the boxes for the ultimate book boyfriend. The suspense from all the secrets and his deep feelings for Kass and all the baggage from the past made their love story that much better.
Second-chance relationships are sweet because you get to kinda skip over all the "getting to know you" parts and get down to the "nitty-gritty." Logan and Cassandra were so hot they almost melted my screen! There was plenty of action, intrigue and danger. And sex. The plot flowed and absolutely swept me away. It was just the right balance of dark and angsty but not over the top. I could not put this story down! Dirty Dealers is a spin-off from the Dirty Players duet so while it's a well written standalone, after reading this story I gladly went back to read them and learn even more about Logan Hart. If you need a shot of adrenaline Tia Louise won't let you down!
Review copy given for a voluntary review.
4.5 stars
Kass spiraled down a rabbit hole of dark dealings, rationalizing that she was not as entangled as she really was. She is a fierce heroine and I loved her from the beginning. Kass is strong and yet vulnerable but can also hold her own in any given situation.
Logan's protective instincts take his sexiness over the top. He checks all the boxes for the ultimate book boyfriend. The suspense from all the secrets and his deep feelings for Kass and all the baggage from the past made their love story that much better.
Second-chance relationships are sweet because you get to kinda skip over all the "getting to know you" parts and get down to the "nitty-gritty." Logan and Cassandra were so hot they almost melted my screen! There was plenty of action, intrigue and danger. And sex. The plot flowed and absolutely swept me away. It was just the right balance of dark and angsty but not over the top. I could not put this story down! Dirty Dealers is a spin-off from the Dirty Players duet so while it's a well written standalone, after reading this story I gladly went back to read them and learn even more about Logan Hart. If you need a shot of adrenaline Tia Louise won't let you down!
Review copy given for a voluntary review.
April 5, 2017
An adventurous roller coaster set in the middle of royal palace. Full of adventurous this thrilling book makes you bite your nails and wait what happens next.
Logan has been a chief of royal security for a long time. He is good at his job. He knows what he does and how to do it. But now he thinks his feelings don't let him do his job properly and he wants to resign. But the King will never let it happen.
Here comes Cassandra. The ghost of his past. A girl he fell in love but had to leave because of his deployment. But now they are together. The spark is here but she has her own ghost that will do anything to ruin them.
I liked this action packed sexy book. It was a perfect escape from other heartbreaking and very good stories. If you an action lover, this book is just for you. You won't be disapponted.
Logan has been a chief of royal security for a long time. He is good at his job. He knows what he does and how to do it. But now he thinks his feelings don't let him do his job properly and he wants to resign. But the King will never let it happen.
Here comes Cassandra. The ghost of his past. A girl he fell in love but had to leave because of his deployment. But now they are together. The spark is here but she has her own ghost that will do anything to ruin them.
I liked this action packed sexy book. It was a perfect escape from other heartbreaking and very good stories. If you an action lover, this book is just for you. You won't be disapponted.
February 7, 2017
***FULL REVIEW***
4 EDGE OF YOUR SEAT CROWNS
Dirty Dealers is such a crazy ride that will have readers sitting on the very edge of their seats , holding their breathes, and anxiously awaiting the outcome of this suspense filled romance.
From the very beginning of the story readers will sympathize with Cassandra. It is clear she is being forced to commit crimes she doesn't want to commit through the use of fear, manipulation, and love of her family. What really makes readers' hearts hurt for her, though, is when she is forced to take advantage of the one man she has loved her entire life. Even though she is being controlled, Cassandra still retains her spunk and her sass, and she fights, often times willing to sacrifice herself, even when the outcome seems bleak. Logan, the man who is as equally in love with her as she is with him, is a protector at his core. He yearns to keep the people he loves safe, and with each passing day, his desire to protect his Sass and everything she cares for just encapsulates his most dominate trait. He is kind, thoughtful, and honorable, and, of course, fantastic in the bedroom. One aspect of his character that makes him so endearing is that even when there are dirty and steamy times, his words are still laced with love. The connection between these two is fantastic.
The danger. The suspense. The violence. The secrets. Tia Louise delivers on every single aspect of her synopsis, crafting and sit-on-the-edge of your seat plot. There are times at the beginning, when the relationship between Logan and Cassandra are rekindling their love, that I didn't feel that I was fully connecting with the characters, but once the suspense part of the story picked up, I flew through the pages needing to know how it was all going to play out. I was drawn into the the relationship of Logan and Cassandra with the explosion of their conflict, the tenacity of Sass when confronting the antagonist of the story, and imminent danger that seems to lurk in every shadow near Sass and Ava. I literally couldn't put this book down.
Lovers of suspense romance, this book is for you, an absolute must read. Tia Louise delivers on every single aspect of the plot she has advertised, and I am anxious for this action packed romance to continue with Dirty Thief, Ava and Rowan's story.
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4 EDGE OF YOUR SEAT CROWNS
Dirty Dealers is such a crazy ride that will have readers sitting on the very edge of their seats , holding their breathes, and anxiously awaiting the outcome of this suspense filled romance.
From the very beginning of the story readers will sympathize with Cassandra. It is clear she is being forced to commit crimes she doesn't want to commit through the use of fear, manipulation, and love of her family. What really makes readers' hearts hurt for her, though, is when she is forced to take advantage of the one man she has loved her entire life. Even though she is being controlled, Cassandra still retains her spunk and her sass, and she fights, often times willing to sacrifice herself, even when the outcome seems bleak. Logan, the man who is as equally in love with her as she is with him, is a protector at his core. He yearns to keep the people he loves safe, and with each passing day, his desire to protect his Sass and everything she cares for just encapsulates his most dominate trait. He is kind, thoughtful, and honorable, and, of course, fantastic in the bedroom. One aspect of his character that makes him so endearing is that even when there are dirty and steamy times, his words are still laced with love. The connection between these two is fantastic.
The danger. The suspense. The violence. The secrets. Tia Louise delivers on every single aspect of her synopsis, crafting and sit-on-the-edge of your seat plot. There are times at the beginning, when the relationship between Logan and Cassandra are rekindling their love, that I didn't feel that I was fully connecting with the characters, but once the suspense part of the story picked up, I flew through the pages needing to know how it was all going to play out. I was drawn into the the relationship of Logan and Cassandra with the explosion of their conflict, the tenacity of Sass when confronting the antagonist of the story, and imminent danger that seems to lurk in every shadow near Sass and Ava. I literally couldn't put this book down.
Lovers of suspense romance, this book is for you, an absolute must read. Tia Louise delivers on every single aspect of the plot she has advertised, and I am anxious for this action packed romance to continue with Dirty Thief, Ava and Rowan's story.
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
For more reviews and other book news, check out Musings of the Modern Belle at www.modernbellebooks.com.
January 8, 2017
Wow! Action packed gripping read.
I was immediately pulled into this story a second chance romance filled with danger,angst,suspense,kidnapping, lies and deceit, if your looking for a plot filled with that and more look no further.
A bit about the plot:
Kass is being blackmailed for services from a crime organisation, her innocent look makes her unsuspecting of carrying drugs, being the sole guardian for her brother Kass needed the money the deeper she got her loyalty had a bargaining chip, the safety of the only family she has her brother.
Logan is the Queens guard there's more to the story how he got involved in her protection, I haven't read previous books with how Ava who was once living on the streets with her sister became married to the king and I am definitely going to read those books.
Kass and Logan had a summer relationship 6 years ago before he went into the elite guard both have never forgotten each other and fate bringing them together would of been romantic however there chance meeting is the evil plan of her greedy and evil boss to get to the Queen.
6 years ago when Logan left Kass's world fell apart, went dark in more ways than one and if only Logan knew what he had left behind.
Logan is a swoon worthy kind of guy, built as a guard he's the best at his job,an Alpha male and there are plenty of hot moments.
Told in dual pov's with a brilliant plot which was easy to get engrossed in and follow, Dirty Dealers is a book I couldn't put down.
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I was immediately pulled into this story a second chance romance filled with danger,angst,suspense,kidnapping, lies and deceit, if your looking for a plot filled with that and more look no further.
A bit about the plot:
Kass is being blackmailed for services from a crime organisation, her innocent look makes her unsuspecting of carrying drugs, being the sole guardian for her brother Kass needed the money the deeper she got her loyalty had a bargaining chip, the safety of the only family she has her brother.
Logan is the Queens guard there's more to the story how he got involved in her protection, I haven't read previous books with how Ava who was once living on the streets with her sister became married to the king and I am definitely going to read those books.
Kass and Logan had a summer relationship 6 years ago before he went into the elite guard both have never forgotten each other and fate bringing them together would of been romantic however there chance meeting is the evil plan of her greedy and evil boss to get to the Queen.
6 years ago when Logan left Kass's world fell apart, went dark in more ways than one and if only Logan knew what he had left behind.
Logan is a swoon worthy kind of guy, built as a guard he's the best at his job,an Alpha male and there are plenty of hot moments.
Told in dual pov's with a brilliant plot which was easy to get engrossed in and follow, Dirty Dealers is a book I couldn't put down.
Arc gratefully received for review Bbbf-sizzlereads-bestbookboyfriends
& L.A.B.B
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February 5, 2017
Dirty Dealers was a thrilling second chance romantic suspense novel. It was sexy, action packed, funny, and sweet all at the same time. This is the first book I have read by Tia Louise and is a spin off from the author's Dirty Players series. It does feature some of the same characters, but can be read as a stand alone.
I fell in love with Logan almost immediately. He was smart, sexy, strong, and understanding. His protective instincts and desire to make Kass happy were incredibly endearing. His history with Kass was both sweet and heartbreaking, and I hurt for him as he struggled to break down her walls. Cassandra (Kass) was also brave and strong, attempting to make lemonade from the lemons of her life. Yes, she makes mistakes, but for the most part, her choices are made to protect and help the people she loves most. I wish that she would have been more forthcoming with Logan, but I can understand why she hesitated. I also really enjoyed her friendship with Ava (although it got off to a rocky start) and was glad she had such a wonderful friend to rely on. The chemistry between Logan and Kass was amazing and I loved that they were so in tune with each other. Each kiss, each touch, each scent and smell was heightened and more meaningful. I loved them together and was rooting for them to get their HEA.
Although the story can be read as a stand alone, I did feel a little lost at the start since I was not familiar with the royal family/the characters from the Dirty Players series, especially Zelda. I didn't feel like it was a huge issue though, and so it did not take away from my enjoyment of the book. Overall, this was a sexy and suspenseful read and the epilogue left me grinning like a fool. :)
*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book*
I fell in love with Logan almost immediately. He was smart, sexy, strong, and understanding. His protective instincts and desire to make Kass happy were incredibly endearing. His history with Kass was both sweet and heartbreaking, and I hurt for him as he struggled to break down her walls. Cassandra (Kass) was also brave and strong, attempting to make lemonade from the lemons of her life. Yes, she makes mistakes, but for the most part, her choices are made to protect and help the people she loves most. I wish that she would have been more forthcoming with Logan, but I can understand why she hesitated. I also really enjoyed her friendship with Ava (although it got off to a rocky start) and was glad she had such a wonderful friend to rely on. The chemistry between Logan and Kass was amazing and I loved that they were so in tune with each other. Each kiss, each touch, each scent and smell was heightened and more meaningful. I loved them together and was rooting for them to get their HEA.
Although the story can be read as a stand alone, I did feel a little lost at the start since I was not familiar with the royal family/the characters from the Dirty Players series, especially Zelda. I didn't feel like it was a huge issue though, and so it did not take away from my enjoyment of the book. Overall, this was a sexy and suspenseful read and the epilogue left me grinning like a fool. :)
*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book*
February 5, 2017
Another winner for Tia Louise! The Dirty Dealers series has capticated me since the beginning. Logan was always an intriguing character and when I found out he was getting his own book, I was ecstatic! This definitely book lived up to the series!
This books is full of action, twists and turns, and talk about sexy times…Swoon. The author does a fantastic job of making the books just gritty enough to have a lot of depth, but still keeps it light and funny. The characters are complex and even though they appear to be one thing, sometimes, they really surprise you. Though, this is not always a good thing. The author clearly knows her characters inside and out.
Logan is sexy as hell. He’s loyal, strong, and when he gives his heart, he gives it all, and to someone who will hold it forever. His history with Kass put him in a bit of a tough situation when she reenters his life. He has to balance hi obligations to the crown with his need to be with and protect Kass. He is so easy to love. The perfect combination of sweet and delicious alpha. Over and over, he displays an incredible capacity for love, not only for Kass, who is forever testing his ability to forgive, but for the family he is sworn to protect.
Kass has had it rough. In fact, that’s an understatement. The road has led her to a dark and dangerous place, working with a soulless criminal. Her life is in constant jeopardy and yet, it gets worse. She’s blackmailed into spying on the one man she’s ever loved. He is all in and she is consumed with guilt. Kass is a very strong character, she is a survivor and even though she could arguably be considered a villain in the story, I couldn’t help rooting for her. I desperately wanted Logan to save her but every time I thought they would escape the danger, I was constantly thrown into another state of worry, freaking out over what would happen next!
It was great to revisit the characters from the first two books in the series. I always hate saying goodbye, so meeting them again in another book is awesome.
I eagerly await the next book in the series and shelve this 5 star book on the reread shelf!
This books is full of action, twists and turns, and talk about sexy times…Swoon. The author does a fantastic job of making the books just gritty enough to have a lot of depth, but still keeps it light and funny. The characters are complex and even though they appear to be one thing, sometimes, they really surprise you. Though, this is not always a good thing. The author clearly knows her characters inside and out.
Logan is sexy as hell. He’s loyal, strong, and when he gives his heart, he gives it all, and to someone who will hold it forever. His history with Kass put him in a bit of a tough situation when she reenters his life. He has to balance hi obligations to the crown with his need to be with and protect Kass. He is so easy to love. The perfect combination of sweet and delicious alpha. Over and over, he displays an incredible capacity for love, not only for Kass, who is forever testing his ability to forgive, but for the family he is sworn to protect.
Kass has had it rough. In fact, that’s an understatement. The road has led her to a dark and dangerous place, working with a soulless criminal. Her life is in constant jeopardy and yet, it gets worse. She’s blackmailed into spying on the one man she’s ever loved. He is all in and she is consumed with guilt. Kass is a very strong character, she is a survivor and even though she could arguably be considered a villain in the story, I couldn’t help rooting for her. I desperately wanted Logan to save her but every time I thought they would escape the danger, I was constantly thrown into another state of worry, freaking out over what would happen next!
It was great to revisit the characters from the first two books in the series. I always hate saying goodbye, so meeting them again in another book is awesome.
I eagerly await the next book in the series and shelve this 5 star book on the reread shelf!
January 6, 2017
5 star Review of Dirty Dealers (Dirty Players #2) by Tia Louise
From the first time I read about Logan Hunt he has intrigued me and I couldn't wait for his story to be told; Dirty Dealers is his story and Logan is now among my favourite of Tia Louise's alpha men.
Not only does he excel at his job protecting and guarding the royal family, but it is his depth of caring and devotion that made me tingle. I was so engrossed with this book that I read it in almost one sitting. I just kept thinking just another chapter and then I'll stop. Dirty Dealers has it all, romance, hot scenes, a heroine who is feisty and determined and a hero who is so alpha and confident, yet vulnerable.
Cassandra (Kass) has lived a hard life, doing anything and everything to protect her brother Cameron from the life she has been forced to lead. When circustances bring her back into contact with Logan, will the love they once shared be rekindled or will it be destroyed?
This book is thought provoking in that I found myself asking what would I do if my first love came back into my life, have I ever truley gotten over him?
The intrigue and suspense had me on the edge of my seat and at one point all I could think was, your didn't really go there? What an exciting ride Tia Louise took us on I was hooked from the first to the last page.
From the first time I read about Logan Hunt he has intrigued me and I couldn't wait for his story to be told; Dirty Dealers is his story and Logan is now among my favourite of Tia Louise's alpha men.
Not only does he excel at his job protecting and guarding the royal family, but it is his depth of caring and devotion that made me tingle. I was so engrossed with this book that I read it in almost one sitting. I just kept thinking just another chapter and then I'll stop. Dirty Dealers has it all, romance, hot scenes, a heroine who is feisty and determined and a hero who is so alpha and confident, yet vulnerable.
Cassandra (Kass) has lived a hard life, doing anything and everything to protect her brother Cameron from the life she has been forced to lead. When circustances bring her back into contact with Logan, will the love they once shared be rekindled or will it be destroyed?
This book is thought provoking in that I found myself asking what would I do if my first love came back into my life, have I ever truley gotten over him?
The intrigue and suspense had me on the edge of my seat and at one point all I could think was, your didn't really go there? What an exciting ride Tia Louise took us on I was hooked from the first to the last page.
February 22, 2017
Enjoyable and a good read
February 7, 2017
Wow. What a high paced and dramatic book. I absolutely loved this book hard. It was everything and more. Dirty Dealers is a superb and magnetizing standalone book written by Tia Louise with such a consistent storyline that totally pulled me in from the first page to the last page. I was so drawn to this book and found myself so transported to the fast paced action world that Dirty Dealers offered. I loved every single word offered in this book. Every word was written with so much care and thought that I was so please. This made me fall in love with the book even more. Dirty Dealers was a story that I just could not get enough of.
Dirty Dealers is a story about Logan, a bodyguard to the Queen Regent. We met him earlier. This time we get to know more about him. He is asked by King Rowan to keep Ava (Queen Regent) safe after a threat. He meets Kass, a childhood lover of his. He still attracted to Kass and they explore their attraction more. Will their attraction lead to danger? Well, you have to read the story to find out. Wow, this was a purely impeccable and tantalizing read that had me on the edge of my seat. I loved every moment of this book. It offered such a dynamic and explosive story that caused a cosmic reaction in my soul. This story deeply touched me on another stratosphere. It was a definitely a high paced and wild ride I never wanted to get of nor wanted it to end. Dark. Seductive. Addictive. Sexy. Emotional. Spellbound. Dirty Dealers was a story about betrayal, lies, and sex wrapped in an enthralling and exciting guilty and erotic pleasure that simply had my reading taste buds on a frenzy. Tia Louise definitely outdid herself to this story. She took it new heights. Her writing continues to impress me that I could never any flaws to it at all. Dirty Dealers was definitely one of those books that not only touched my heart and soul but it was able to grab my attention from the first page to the last page. Plus there were some hot scenes that were so sexy but yet they were filled with raw passion that sizzled throughout the pages. Dirty Dealers was definitely hooked me and I was swept away by the whole book.
Dirty Dealers also had dynamic characters that certainly added such a unique and interesting flair to the story. I loved Logan when I first met him. He was a very protective and had an alpha edge to him that I could not help but fall in love with. I am glad I got to know his thoughts and desires. It definitely made me connect with him so much. He had flaws and a tragic past that definitely made me understand him a bit more. Kass was a unique heroine but definitely with such a deep rooted story. Her story was so sad and I really felt for her. But I commended her strength and the real power she had inside. She was spunky and she did not allow her weakness to overpower who she was. I loved that about her. Kass and Logan certainly had authentic and genuine chemistry that I was always routing for. I totally loved them together.
Dirty Dealers is definitely one of my favourite book from Tia Louise thus far. She is just getting better and better. I cannot wait for the next book she is going to write.
ARC provided by author via L.WoodsPR in exchange for an honest review.
Dirty Dealers is a story about Logan, a bodyguard to the Queen Regent. We met him earlier. This time we get to know more about him. He is asked by King Rowan to keep Ava (Queen Regent) safe after a threat. He meets Kass, a childhood lover of his. He still attracted to Kass and they explore their attraction more. Will their attraction lead to danger? Well, you have to read the story to find out. Wow, this was a purely impeccable and tantalizing read that had me on the edge of my seat. I loved every moment of this book. It offered such a dynamic and explosive story that caused a cosmic reaction in my soul. This story deeply touched me on another stratosphere. It was a definitely a high paced and wild ride I never wanted to get of nor wanted it to end. Dark. Seductive. Addictive. Sexy. Emotional. Spellbound. Dirty Dealers was a story about betrayal, lies, and sex wrapped in an enthralling and exciting guilty and erotic pleasure that simply had my reading taste buds on a frenzy. Tia Louise definitely outdid herself to this story. She took it new heights. Her writing continues to impress me that I could never any flaws to it at all. Dirty Dealers was definitely one of those books that not only touched my heart and soul but it was able to grab my attention from the first page to the last page. Plus there were some hot scenes that were so sexy but yet they were filled with raw passion that sizzled throughout the pages. Dirty Dealers was definitely hooked me and I was swept away by the whole book.
Dirty Dealers also had dynamic characters that certainly added such a unique and interesting flair to the story. I loved Logan when I first met him. He was a very protective and had an alpha edge to him that I could not help but fall in love with. I am glad I got to know his thoughts and desires. It definitely made me connect with him so much. He had flaws and a tragic past that definitely made me understand him a bit more. Kass was a unique heroine but definitely with such a deep rooted story. Her story was so sad and I really felt for her. But I commended her strength and the real power she had inside. She was spunky and she did not allow her weakness to overpower who she was. I loved that about her. Kass and Logan certainly had authentic and genuine chemistry that I was always routing for. I totally loved them together.
Dirty Dealers is definitely one of my favourite book from Tia Louise thus far. She is just getting better and better. I cannot wait for the next book she is going to write.
ARC provided by author via L.WoodsPR in exchange for an honest review.
February 6, 2017
I'm a great fan of Tia Louise and I was so excited to read Logan Hunt's story and it did not disappoint, I was hooked from the first line.
Kass is an easy to love heroine she is strong yet vulnerable and not once does she let her blindness become a disability. Logan is sexy, strong and protective after all protection is his job but what happens when Kass the lover from his past threatens the Queen Regent who is now assigned to protecting... both need protection from the same threat can he help Kass escape and protect the Queen Regent at the same time.
This book is an emotional roller coaster that is full of drama, secrets, danger and suspense but it's also a second chance love story and did I mention the hot sizzling sex.....
Its a beautifully written story and Tia Louise has done a fantastic job describing life from a blind persons perspective. You can read this book as a standalone but I suspect you will want to read the others in the series if you haven't already.
Another 5 star read from Tia Louise
Kass is an easy to love heroine she is strong yet vulnerable and not once does she let her blindness become a disability. Logan is sexy, strong and protective after all protection is his job but what happens when Kass the lover from his past threatens the Queen Regent who is now assigned to protecting... both need protection from the same threat can he help Kass escape and protect the Queen Regent at the same time.
This book is an emotional roller coaster that is full of drama, secrets, danger and suspense but it's also a second chance love story and did I mention the hot sizzling sex.....
Its a beautifully written story and Tia Louise has done a fantastic job describing life from a blind persons perspective. You can read this book as a standalone but I suspect you will want to read the others in the series if you haven't already.
Another 5 star read from Tia Louise
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