Bared Secret

Curtain Call #3

by C.K. Wiles

Life is never dull for Kristin at the Plaisir De Rouge. She fills her time with accounting formulas, crazy friends and a perpetually shirtless boyfriend, hot enough to melt chocolate with his smile. Now, secrets have been unearthed in the depths of the theater’s basement revealing crime, passion and a few fainthearted friends. To top it off, her boyfriend, Devon has dropped a grenade on their relationship that has her questioning more emotions than a Lifetime Movie.

Add to that a bit of drama with tumbling twins, a stale detective who seems more interested in Kristin than solving a century old mystery and the matriarchal theater owner Maddi being … well Maddi, and it’s enough to drive a girl to drink. Maybe a stiff one is just what Kristin needs to settle her ping-ponging emotions over her relationship with Devon and begin a whole new chapter at the Plaisir De Rouge.

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Kristin, once again steps into the spotlight in this third book of the Curtain Call romantic comedy series. Bared Secret promises all the humor and heat found in Showtime Rendezvous and Stage Bound, plus a secret discovery that adds a dusty layer of mystery and intrigue.

Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2019

About the author

I live in Colorado and love nothing more than walking my dog on a chilly day, writing a good story and irritating the neighbor's noisy cat. When I'm not loitering around a firefighter's workout room for inspiration, you can find me hard at work, editing manuscripts, consulting other authors and writing steamy scenes to heat up my latest book. I would describe myself an adventurous hermit with a with a unicorn's soul who enjoys spicy sesame chicken and smooth scotch. Nothing can shake my zeal for life and all its crazy experiences; not even a friendly, feline nemesis wailing out his revenge beneath my bedroom window.

Reviews

[Patricia Stoltey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kristin's boyfriend, Devon, is "hot enough to melt chocolate with his smile." Even so, everything is not rosy at the Plaisir de Rouge where Kristin works. There's an ancient corpse in the basement. A most fascinating detective can't decide whether to investigate or flirt with Kristin. And the theater's owner, Maddi, is being...well, more Maddi than usual.

If that's not enough to lure you into reading C.K. Wiles novella Bared Secret, then consider that this is the third in a trilogy of fun, sexy, romantic reads. When you need a break from hard news and dark thrillers, try "Showtime Rendezvous," "Stage Bound," and "Bared Secret. All three are available in ebook and paperback.

[Charles Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual, Wiles did an excellent job of weaving a sensual story around the theater and the performers. The transition between characters kept the story line moving forward. A truly enjoyable read.

[Tracy Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Plaisir De Rouge theater has been hiding a secret. Hidden beneath the theater, a mysterious crime has been concealed for decades in a sealed room. Devon and Kristin return for an encore packed with intrigue, passion, and comedy. Filled with CK Wiles’ engaging characters and snappy dialogue, Bared Secret begs to be uncovered.

[Jennifer Reynolds · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got this book as a Goodreads Giveaway! Thanks.
Quick, easy read. Some of the characters are annoying.

[Cassandra Lee Yieng · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sensual and at times spooky, this is a brief romance sprinkled with a teeny weeny bit of suspense. Perfect when you're in the mood for fluttery feels, flirty banter and not-so-light reading.

[Lesley Badham · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I started reading this book i had realized I have already read this book. I was not that impressed with it. Not the best.