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Se7en Deadly SEALs can’t save me now

6ix months I’ve wasted only to have my secret discovered

5ive days since I met the little boy I can’t stop thinking about

4our minutes I’ve sat in silence since I learned my gig was up

Thre3 times I’ve seen my brother behind bars

2wo years since I said goodbye to my baby

1ne amazing night of ecstasy with my soul mate

Zer0 idea what Grant will do to me now that he knows I lied

After years apart, Grant and I finally made love again. It was intoxicating, the perfect blend of pleasure and passion. But now that he knows my secret, I’m at his mercy. I’m addicted to him—I didn’t anticipate the bond between us to be so carnal.

140 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2020

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Alana Albertson

107 books956 followers
Alana Albertson is a multi-award winning author, current President of Romance Writers of America's Contemporary Romance Chapter and the former President of both Romance Writers of America’s Young Adult and Chick Lit chapters. Alana Albertson holds a Masters of Education from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Stanford University. A recovering professional ballroom dancer, Alana currently writes contemporary romance, new adult and young adult fiction. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, two young sons, and four dogs. When she’s not spending her time playing with her sons, dancing, or saving dogs from high kill shelters through Pugs N Roses, the rescue she founded, she can be found watching episodes Homeland, Devious Maids, or Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.

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Profile Image for Meka♥books.
506 reviews3 followers
November 7, 2016
4.5 stars

Every time I finish one of the books in the series I say I'm not going to purchase another one until the series is complete yet here I am again buying another segment and loving each page that I read. This series gets better and better.

Answers have been revealed to the paternity of Jullian but now questions have surfaced about Joaquin. So many things are constantly being divulged that I'm still not sure whose good and who's bad. One thing for certain is that I'm of a lover of books and never require a HEA but I am rooting for a HEA for Grant and Mia in this series. Keeping my fingers crossed that Grant remains a stand up guy and this couple gets a HEA.

Looking forward to book 5, Crave around Winter 2016.
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58 reviews
December 26, 2017
There is everything here. In this part of the novella we find out the mystery behind Julian and how much grant really knows about mia's secrets. We also get to see a little more of Mitch, although he isnt a major player, but i feel he is important since it seems like there is a good connection developing between mia and him. Many things become revealed, but many more questions. Again the ending has left me saying "What?!" but that is part of the draw to this series. This author has truly done a great job creating a balance between suspense, sexy scenes, mystery and action. LOVED IT and cant wait til the rest of the series is out.
2,106 reviews24 followers
November 20, 2016
I am not a fan of drip feeds and I should have looked at the page amount before I downloaded this series. The characters and plot went through more changes than Lilly Savage's wardrobe to the extent I won't read anymore of this one. I don't know how long the author intends to stretch this out. Glad it was on Kindle Unlimited.
5 reviews
November 7, 2016
Great book

Captivated since I started the book! Keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to the end! Love this series
Profile Image for Susan Becker.
168 reviews8 followers
January 19, 2018
This series sucks you in and makes you want to keep going to see what happens.

In this book Mia learns of hidden secretes about her brother that she never knew. Yet she still believes that he is not guilty for the crime he has been accused of. We get some answers in this book that raise question as to how much Mia’s brother has hidden from her. She learns that he was involved with drugs and then we find the answers to who Julian’s parents are.


Grant confirms what he had thought all along when he first laid eyes on Julian that it was his and Mia’s son. Both know the truth of Julian’s identity but they haven’t seen each other to confirm to each other the truth that they had a son together. Many things become revealed, but many more questions.

There are so many twist and turns in this book it keeps you on your toes.

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204 reviews7 followers
February 12, 2024
🌟: 4/5
🌶️: 3/5

So we’ve gotten to the point where we realize each book is pretty short—if that’s something you can’t do, disregard this review.

That being said, I’d say this is where tensions really rise. The secrets become a journey to beat the clock. Both of the main characters will stress you out in this book but I think that’s why I enjoy it. I enjoy seeing characters have these near fatal flaws. It makes them not only relatable, but it makes me want to keep reading to see if there is any redemption. Holy sh**. If I had one word to describe this series so far, it would be: INTOXICATING. INTOXICATING AS HECK!!
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Author 6 books91 followers
November 2, 2018
Mia still acting as Ksenya, the Russian girl is still looking for a way to help her brother get out of the murder charge against him, although Grant has figured out her true identity. She is now staying with Grant after she told him the truth about why she left two years ago and what happened to her baby.

Now both Grant and Mia are awaiting the results of DNA tests as to who baby Julian's parents really are and they are both in for a surprise...

I purchased Carnal as part of the Se7en Deadly SEALs series anthology.
714 reviews10 followers
May 4, 2017
Nerve racking!

The truth is finally coming to light. Although Grant has told Mia that they are done after clearing her brother he now knows why she disappeared all those years ago. The rape, the baby that might have been his if it had lived. But for answers that are being discovered there are now more and more questions. This has kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through.
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3,453 reviews8 followers
November 23, 2019
Revelations

Each chapter had a new revelation and led to more questions. I am rooting for grant and Mia but also wondering how it would work out since no one is who they seem, there are a slew of lies and a lot of anger. The angst and emotion is tangible and the story is well developed. I do wish the volumes were longer but still this is a fun story and one that has caught my attention!
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1,459 reviews9 followers
January 21, 2017
Carnal was awesome,This series keeps you guessing and wanting more, Loveing the plots in the story and the mystery of who has taken Mia & Grants Baby, I have my ideas who is involed with taken the baby, cant wait to read about what is going to happen next.I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion. A must read
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1,167 reviews14 followers
October 31, 2017
Oh My what's happening here. what an arse Grant is, I can bloody give him such a slap & tell him to show the compassion and understanding from the man who claims she was the love of his life. Then it's one thing after another we're learning about Joaquin....
yet again things were left on such a cliff hanger..
So here I go, onto book 5 CRAVE..
Profile Image for Kristen Lewendon.
8,429 reviews64 followers
January 23, 2018
Truths are coming home to roost. Can Mia and Grant handle everything they’re about to learn? Will any of these truths free her brother from the murder charge? Or will they just generate even more questions? For every step forward Mia and Grant take, their shared pasts pull them back two.
I received a complimentary copy of this book.
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1,009 reviews18 followers
June 6, 2019
Omg seriously with Mia!!! Shes a total head case. Shes got serious psychological issues to try and justify her whore behavior and the way she tries to manipulate situations to fit her crazy head. Shes fucked up and I like her less and less. Her unhealthy obsession with trying to save her brother is ridiculous. Grant should drop the bitch!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Profile Image for Miranda.
443 reviews40 followers
January 20, 2018
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
It keeps getting better and better. I love these and I hate these. We finally find out who Julian is and more things that leaves us with even more questions. Very intriguing story line, even if it is broken up into a serial.
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752 reviews133 followers
March 11, 2018
I cannot put these books down. The plot keeps twisting through every book. I cannot believe what book four revealed. Plus cannot forget the hot love making, Grant and Mia are making up lost times. Let's keep tripping through the road of lies and secrets.
Profile Image for Carol Gonzales.
271 reviews1 follower
May 12, 2020
Gripping!

I can't get enough of this series. I am loving the plot and the characters, even though Grant is making me so mad. All the twists and connections are well thought out and the couple has plenty of steamy moments.
Profile Image for Jamie  Leigh.
6,567 reviews29 followers
June 16, 2017
Wow. Oh. My. Speechless

This series. Wow. I did NOT see that twist at the end. There are cliffhangers at the end of each book this one?Major cliffhanger at the end!
Profile Image for Jenn Allen.
3,288 reviews47 followers
June 15, 2018
I'm sitting here with my mouth open, in shock. It takes a great story to throw me off balance. Secrets, truths, lies, questions, answers... it's got it all!
Profile Image for Vikki Vaught.
Author 12 books159 followers
October 16, 2018
This is just getting too insane. The story is falling apart for me. I’ll still continue reading/listening though. Happy reading/listening!
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2,402 reviews3 followers
February 26, 2020
Crazy

This plot just gets better and better! As the plot thickens so does the mystery! So many secrets are coming out but we’ve only had teasing clues.
318 reviews
July 1, 2020
Wow, this one is twisted!!! Onto Crave!
Profile Image for Priscilla  Reinart .
326 reviews
December 14, 2021
Great ending

I'm glad I have all the books ready to read and start the next one great job! I didn't see that coming!!
668 reviews5 followers
February 11, 2017
After each book, I think I have figured out who is guilty but then there are more twists and turns!! I love this series and need to find out who took Grant and Mia's baby!!! I love that Grant and Mia are finally together !! I can't wait for their HEA!!
2,312 reviews18 followers
January 18, 2017
OK...WOW...just when you think there have been twists and turns in every book so for, this 4th book in the series has your jaw hanging and going WHAT??? This has so far been my favourite in the series when you think you have the answers another question pops up and when you think Alana Albertson couldn't give you more plot twists....she does. All in all this series so far keeps you hooked and wanting for the final book when all the questions and plot twists are answered and to see how will Mia and Grant finally end up.
*I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it*
323 reviews2 followers
February 1, 2017
Mixed feelings

While I w found this story very interesting, I am also more than a little peeved. I really feel ripped off by the continuous need to buy a other story. The cost of this story is getting out of hand. So far , four books at $2.99 each and we haven't got to the end is, to me, a ripoff. This author is talented, has good storylines and character development. Which is why I have continued to read the story. But I don't have to like the way this is set up. I will put her name on my list of authors to be wary of in the future.
This is no way to treat your readers.
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