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Alex Drake #1-3
The Alex Drake Collection
Meet Alex Drake.
Billionaire CEO. Engaged ex-womanizer. And a man with one hell of a past.
Madison Taylor never imagined the whirlwind her life would become after meeting Alex Drake. He’s not just interested in this small town girl in Manhattan. Some might say he’s obsessed. But with so much to unravel, can she chase the truth through an obstacle course of buried secrets, corporate schemers, an old flame, and her brother’s death?
This box set includes the trilogy: Access, Exposed, & Burned.
Warning: Full Steam Ahead. Lexxi James Books are seductive, suspenseful romances filled with fun, sensual, and sizzling high heat love scenes.
Billionaire CEO. Engaged ex-womanizer. And a man with one hell of a past.
Madison Taylor never imagined the whirlwind her life would become after meeting Alex Drake. He’s not just interested in this small town girl in Manhattan. Some might say he’s obsessed. But with so much to unravel, can she chase the truth through an obstacle course of buried secrets, corporate schemers, an old flame, and her brother’s death?
This box set includes the trilogy: Access, Exposed, & Burned.
Warning: Full Steam Ahead. Lexxi James Books are seductive, suspenseful romances filled with fun, sensual, and sizzling high heat love scenes.
702 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2020
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Lexxi James
44 books1,459 followersLexxi James | Author of Hot Romance & Happily Ever Afters ❤️
As a USA Today Bestselling author, Lexxi James has hit the top 50 bestseller lists on Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble, with books sold in over 26 countries. Best known for seductive romantic suspense, she loves matching smoking hot heroes with their soul mates. Her signature style is witty banter, high heat, and a whole lot of heart.
She proudly calls the Midwest home where she lives with the man of her dreams and the sweetest daughter in the universe. Her pastimes include reading, loading up on unhealthy quantities of caffeine, and binging Netflix and reality TV. She’s a sucker for kids selling cookies and pretty much anything on Etsy.
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As a USA Today Bestselling author, Lexxi James has hit the top 50 bestseller lists on Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble, with books sold in over 26 countries. Best known for seductive romantic suspense, she loves matching smoking hot heroes with their soul mates. Her signature style is witty banter, high heat, and a whole lot of heart.
She proudly calls the Midwest home where she lives with the man of her dreams and the sweetest daughter in the universe. Her pastimes include reading, loading up on unhealthy quantities of caffeine, and binging Netflix and reality TV. She’s a sucker for kids selling cookies and pretty much anything on Etsy.
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June 10, 2023
Lexxi James put all her fabulous books so far from the Alex Drake series together in this beautifully bound book with a gorgeous cover. I've read each of these books from this fabulous series separately but upon getting this book I sat down and read each one again! This series is one of my top fave because not only can Lexxi keep your attention with great characters and storytelling she also has a hell of a sense of humor with awesome one liners, and the sex...... Is fucking hot! She does steamy lovemaking that will leave you wanting more and more. Her books are romantic suspense with military and spy influences and with very powerful men and women. The men are all strong take charge, work hard play harder kind of guys and very drool worthy and don't let the women fool you. These ladies though beautiful and sexy are bad ass's who can play in this man's world and are some of my favorite characters from this series. I have crushes with so many of these players from my main man Alex to Paco his second hand man and every girls best friend always their with advice or a shoulder to cry on and he also makes one hell of a great Cosmo! I also love our girl Madison she sexy ,strong and a very good match for Alex and watching their relationship grow through each book has been a adventure! No matter what's been thrown at them they've come through it with passion and love and a bonding of two souls that were meant to be. If you haven't read this series your missing out on some great reads! Lexxi James will always be a one click writer for me! Every book she writes whether its this series or her Sinful Soldiers series or Ruthless Billionaires series your guaranteed a fabulous read. Until next time Luv's💕💋
June 4, 2020
Captured
I completely entered the world with this story so much so I could not put it down. Romance and spence, excellent and beautiful combination. Love the relationship between the characters. Great writing.
I completely entered the world with this story so much so I could not put it down. Romance and spence, excellent and beautiful combination. Love the relationship between the characters. Great writing.
June 18, 2020
My reviews for the individual books in this series are all posted! Alex Drake is yummy! An amazing series! 💋
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January 8, 2022
1st Reading: 7th January 2022
Rating: 1 out of 5 (DNF at 31%)
- 6th book in the month of January 2022
- 6th book in 2022 reading challenge
- Kindle (FREE)
- Page count = 770 (I'm in 242)
First book that I DNF'ed in 2021. The prequel...I just hope I don't read it and just dive into the first book. The hero is just too much and obvs an asshole. Stupid heroine. Bored after some chapters within the first book. It doesn't get good so I put it down.
Rating: 1 out of 5 (DNF at 31%)
- 6th book in the month of January 2022
- 6th book in 2022 reading challenge
- Kindle (FREE)
- Page count = 770 (I'm in 242)
First book that I DNF'ed in 2021. The prequel...I just hope I don't read it and just dive into the first book. The hero is just too much and obvs an asshole. Stupid heroine. Bored after some chapters within the first book. It doesn't get good so I put it down.
May 16, 2021
ACCESS
Madison Taylor had whiskey coffee spilled on her way to an interview causing her to have remove her blouse. Luckily she had a camisole to wear under her blazer. After the interview went downhill she lost her temper and went off on interviewer. Which ended up being how she received the job.
Alex Drake telecommunications billionaire who had a major chink in this armor.. suffers pain attacks and an obsession with the name Taylor. Madison starts receiving gifts and messages from an anonymous person. Her investigation skills are getting her nowhere.
I really enjoyed this book it doesn't have a drastic cliffhanger, but it is part of a continuing series. I love all the characters and the storyline is amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing if I'm following the clues correctly and I really want to have some Lamborghini fun!
EXPOSED
He asked her for 30 days and in return she would have anything her heart desires. He has filled a closet with designer clothes and shoes and overflowing with jewels. She just wants answers to what Alex is keeping from her.
I adoe Alex and Melissa. Their story began with ACCESS and you further understand their characters and the real person behind Alex's public mask. The storyline is wonderful and the book 1 questions are answered, but with a few twists along the way.
BURNED
He asked her for 30 days and in return she would have anything her heart desires. He has filled a closet with designer clothes and shoes and overflowing with jewels. She just wants answers to what Alex is keeping from her.
I adoe Alex and Melissa. Their story began with ACCESS and you further understand their characters and the real person behind Alex's public mask. The storyline is wonderful and the book 1 questions are answered, but with a few twists along the way.
FINDERS KEEPERS
This is the final chapter of Miranda and Alex's story. Their story begins with Miranda rushing to an interview and having a jerk run into her spilling his coffee on her white blouse. Luckily she was wearing a camisole underneath and even though it showed a lot of cleavage with her blazer it was at least presentable. Alex is enthralled when he watches through their security system a sexy woman being interviewed with his business. When she is denied the job she let's go of all of her frustrations of the morning and tells the interviewer off. When Alex realizes that she is the woman he ran into that morning he has his assistant chase her down to give her the job. He is determined to get her to go out with him and starts sending her gifts and messages anonymously. But, he is hiding a secret. One that will change her life.
I can't recommend this book enough! It is a smoking hot steamy romance with a mix of James Bond. You not only get the POV of Miranda and Alex but also the views from secondary characters. I really think this should be Passionflix's next series. It's that good!!! Way to go Lexxi James!
Madison Taylor had whiskey coffee spilled on her way to an interview causing her to have remove her blouse. Luckily she had a camisole to wear under her blazer. After the interview went downhill she lost her temper and went off on interviewer. Which ended up being how she received the job.
Alex Drake telecommunications billionaire who had a major chink in this armor.. suffers pain attacks and an obsession with the name Taylor. Madison starts receiving gifts and messages from an anonymous person. Her investigation skills are getting her nowhere.
I really enjoyed this book it doesn't have a drastic cliffhanger, but it is part of a continuing series. I love all the characters and the storyline is amazing. I'm looking forward to seeing if I'm following the clues correctly and I really want to have some Lamborghini fun!
EXPOSED
He asked her for 30 days and in return she would have anything her heart desires. He has filled a closet with designer clothes and shoes and overflowing with jewels. She just wants answers to what Alex is keeping from her.
I adoe Alex and Melissa. Their story began with ACCESS and you further understand their characters and the real person behind Alex's public mask. The storyline is wonderful and the book 1 questions are answered, but with a few twists along the way.
BURNED
He asked her for 30 days and in return she would have anything her heart desires. He has filled a closet with designer clothes and shoes and overflowing with jewels. She just wants answers to what Alex is keeping from her.
I adoe Alex and Melissa. Their story began with ACCESS and you further understand their characters and the real person behind Alex's public mask. The storyline is wonderful and the book 1 questions are answered, but with a few twists along the way.
FINDERS KEEPERS
This is the final chapter of Miranda and Alex's story. Their story begins with Miranda rushing to an interview and having a jerk run into her spilling his coffee on her white blouse. Luckily she was wearing a camisole underneath and even though it showed a lot of cleavage with her blazer it was at least presentable. Alex is enthralled when he watches through their security system a sexy woman being interviewed with his business. When she is denied the job she let's go of all of her frustrations of the morning and tells the interviewer off. When Alex realizes that she is the woman he ran into that morning he has his assistant chase her down to give her the job. He is determined to get her to go out with him and starts sending her gifts and messages anonymously. But, he is hiding a secret. One that will change her life.
I can't recommend this book enough! It is a smoking hot steamy romance with a mix of James Bond. You not only get the POV of Miranda and Alex but also the views from secondary characters. I really think this should be Passionflix's next series. It's that good!!! Way to go Lexxi James!
January 18, 2021
Access, Exposed and Burned!
An obsession that ignites into something more, the fears, the doubts, were they both ready to let there guards down, take the risk for there future, if only they could overcome there past, would it bring them together, or tear them apart, burning them from the inside out all for the sake of there love for each other? Then YES
Such a swoon worthy billionaire romance, beautiful, very warming and thought provoking. Well written and intricately woven storyline.
Denying there attraction to one another was hard, it was seductive, sensual, suspenseful but also fun, but when they came together it was electrifying. The way they loved each other, there love provocative, the romance heartwarming and beautiful, there love so passionate, they desire each other above all else.
The truths, the lies, that lead to the past colliding with the present, the emotional turmoil that Alex and Madison experienced was raw as it was powerful, it was fast paced, exhilarating, the twists and turns, how they were each tested before getting the closure they so deserved.
And those bedroom scenes were very intimate, hot, raw, powerful, passionate, deliciously dirty, oh so steamy, wicked, beautiful, hot, wet and wild, and there happily every after is what any reader would wish for. This author knows how to write and have her readers coming back for more!
An obsession that ignites into something more, the fears, the doubts, were they both ready to let there guards down, take the risk for there future, if only they could overcome there past, would it bring them together, or tear them apart, burning them from the inside out all for the sake of there love for each other? Then YES
Such a swoon worthy billionaire romance, beautiful, very warming and thought provoking. Well written and intricately woven storyline.
Denying there attraction to one another was hard, it was seductive, sensual, suspenseful but also fun, but when they came together it was electrifying. The way they loved each other, there love provocative, the romance heartwarming and beautiful, there love so passionate, they desire each other above all else.
The truths, the lies, that lead to the past colliding with the present, the emotional turmoil that Alex and Madison experienced was raw as it was powerful, it was fast paced, exhilarating, the twists and turns, how they were each tested before getting the closure they so deserved.
And those bedroom scenes were very intimate, hot, raw, powerful, passionate, deliciously dirty, oh so steamy, wicked, beautiful, hot, wet and wild, and there happily every after is what any reader would wish for. This author knows how to write and have her readers coming back for more!
September 29, 2024
The Alex Drake Collection by Lexxi James is a box set trilogy including
Access, Exposed, & Burned.
Access: Enter the world of Alex Drake, a charismatic billionaire with a successful business. His life takes a turn when he becomes fixated on Madison Taylor. He's determined to break into her world, but can he also break down the walls around her heart?
Exposed: As Alex Drake's life layers are peeled back, we uncover his enigmatic connection to Madison Taylor. Was their meeting a mere coincidence, or did a higher power orchestrate it? How will Madison react to the revelations? And then, there's Paco, revealing his true self in all his glory!
Burned: The flames of an old romance are reignited! Just when Alex and Madison are about to tie the knot, Jordan Stone, Alex's former flame, resurfaces with shocking news about Jack Taylor's death. Will the wedding proceed as planned, or will Jordan's return spark a battle for Alex's heart?
Access, Exposed, & Burned.
Access: Enter the world of Alex Drake, a charismatic billionaire with a successful business. His life takes a turn when he becomes fixated on Madison Taylor. He's determined to break into her world, but can he also break down the walls around her heart?
Exposed: As Alex Drake's life layers are peeled back, we uncover his enigmatic connection to Madison Taylor. Was their meeting a mere coincidence, or did a higher power orchestrate it? How will Madison react to the revelations? And then, there's Paco, revealing his true self in all his glory!
Burned: The flames of an old romance are reignited! Just when Alex and Madison are about to tie the knot, Jordan Stone, Alex's former flame, resurfaces with shocking news about Jack Taylor's death. Will the wedding proceed as planned, or will Jordan's return spark a battle for Alex's heart?
July 7, 2023
Meet Alex Drake. Wildly successful businessman, billionaire, risk taker, tortured soul. He's searching for something or someone. Madison Taylor has a golden job opportunity practically fall in her lap and she's not one to let something like that pass her by. Falling for the boss certainly wasn't in her game plan. Alex knows Madison is the one for him but he has demons and secrets. Revealing them could stop their budding relationship in its tracks. Find out Alex and Paco's back story and how Madison's brother, Jack, is involved. Finally, some subterfuge and underhanded tactics bring closure to Madison and Alex. Now it's on to the wedding.
February 24, 2024
Intriguing
Alex Drake is a darkly intriguing billionaire searching for a special woman with a surname. Taylor. Madison is a fiercely independent young woman looking for a job to survive happens to overhear a conversation about a vacancy at DGI. Getting herself an interview she arrives, suitably attired, only to get jostled by a pompous man holding his cup of coffee. Her whole outfit is now spoilt, which makes her not only late but her outfit missing a blouse. The story that follows is just a series of intriguingly fateful coincidences, both happy, thoughtful and really sad. Great stories I couldn't put it down.
Alex Drake is a darkly intriguing billionaire searching for a special woman with a surname. Taylor. Madison is a fiercely independent young woman looking for a job to survive happens to overhear a conversation about a vacancy at DGI. Getting herself an interview she arrives, suitably attired, only to get jostled by a pompous man holding his cup of coffee. Her whole outfit is now spoilt, which makes her not only late but her outfit missing a blouse. The story that follows is just a series of intriguingly fateful coincidences, both happy, thoughtful and really sad. Great stories I couldn't put it down.
March 17, 2024
An entertaining series!
The Alex Drake Collection (Books 1-3) by Lexxi James:4 stars
Madison Taylor/Alex. There are untold secrets in this story… but it seems as though Madison is exactly who Alex has been searching for. Their chemistry is off the charts, and their banter is perfect. Both are strong, lovable characters, and there’s lots of chemistry and steam between them. Also, risks and adventures.. and a coverup related to her brother’s death. An enjoyable series with secrets that continue (3 more books).
Note: this is a good read, but the sex scenes (while well written) almost become the story, as answers are stretched out over 6 books..
—PTators
The Alex Drake Collection (Books 1-3) by Lexxi James:4 stars
Madison Taylor/Alex. There are untold secrets in this story… but it seems as though Madison is exactly who Alex has been searching for. Their chemistry is off the charts, and their banter is perfect. Both are strong, lovable characters, and there’s lots of chemistry and steam between them. Also, risks and adventures.. and a coverup related to her brother’s death. An enjoyable series with secrets that continue (3 more books).
Note: this is a good read, but the sex scenes (while well written) almost become the story, as answers are stretched out over 6 books..
—PTators
June 15, 2020
I liked this series. After a while, though, I will say that the love scenes weren't as interesting as in the beginning, mostly because all the books in one collection meant that there were a lot of repeated scenes. My other complaint is the book that goes into great detail about Alex's night with Jordan. I know it wasn't cheating, because it happened long before he met Madison, however, if I'm reading a book about a romance between Alex and Madison, I don't want to read intense, prolonged sex scenes between Alex and someone else. I think a lot of that could have been condensed, skipped, or simply alluded to.
Oh, one more tiny complaint. The stack of Tiffany's boxes in his office dressing room just ready to hand out to the conquests leaving his office? Gross.
Oh, one more tiny complaint. The stack of Tiffany's boxes in his office dressing room just ready to hand out to the conquests leaving his office? Gross.
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August 12, 2023
A great series!
I have really enjoyed this series, it was very intriguing, the only thing that was a downer was reading the prequel at the end.Thats where it turn up but I read it .The series explained alot of lose ends but I quess I have one question! Where did G.I. Joe fit end?I thought he was Madison 's brother in disguise, but I understand he was homeless but he wasn't explained anywhere 's else. This was a great love story,They truly love each other.Please read this series, I planned to read over again.
I have really enjoyed this series, it was very intriguing, the only thing that was a downer was reading the prequel at the end.Thats where it turn up but I read it .The series explained alot of lose ends but I quess I have one question! Where did G.I. Joe fit end?I thought he was Madison 's brother in disguise, but I understand he was homeless but he wasn't explained anywhere 's else. This was a great love story,They truly love each other.Please read this series, I planned to read over again.
July 30, 2024
3.5/5
Overall, the series wasn't bad. I like both Alex and Madison to a certain extent. I just wish there were some things that would have been left out. Some of it was too much. The way Alex described treating women was disgusting. Most books talk about the men being play boys, but in this one, it went too far. It didn't endear me to Alex at all. Then, the whole plot with her brother. It was a little far-fetched in some instances. I wish they both had properly communicated with each other. I still finished it and very much loved the story in spots, and Paco is the best!
Overall, the series wasn't bad. I like both Alex and Madison to a certain extent. I just wish there were some things that would have been left out. Some of it was too much. The way Alex described treating women was disgusting. Most books talk about the men being play boys, but in this one, it went too far. It didn't endear me to Alex at all. Then, the whole plot with her brother. It was a little far-fetched in some instances. I wish they both had properly communicated with each other. I still finished it and very much loved the story in spots, and Paco is the best!
October 4, 2024
OMGoodness...one of the best series I have read...ever!
Dynamic characters woven through a well-developed plot with twists and turns that keep the reader turning the pages to find out what happens next. The first four books in this collection sizzle on the page. The chemistry between Alex and Madison is unparalleled. Their devotion and love for one another and those they consider family warms the heart, eliciting all the feels. Lexxi James is an amazing storyteller. I can't wait to read more!!!
Dynamic characters woven through a well-developed plot with twists and turns that keep the reader turning the pages to find out what happens next. The first four books in this collection sizzle on the page. The chemistry between Alex and Madison is unparalleled. Their devotion and love for one another and those they consider family warms the heart, eliciting all the feels. Lexxi James is an amazing storyteller. I can't wait to read more!!!
June 6, 2022
Great Story!
Alex was a lost soul. He did not have a direction in his life, except work, work, work. Then he saw Madison on the monitor and felt like he needed to meet her, he needed to be with her. It ended up that she was his good friend Jack’s little sister. And wow oh wow, did their relationship soar….
Alex was a lost soul. He did not have a direction in his life, except work, work, work. Then he saw Madison on the monitor and felt like he needed to meet her, he needed to be with her. It ended up that she was his good friend Jack’s little sister. And wow oh wow, did their relationship soar….
August 16, 2024
New book, new author and I’m so glad that I decided to take the plunge. At first I wasn’t sure if this would be a book for me but kept going and I’m so glad that I did. There is so much within this book and did I tell you, you get 3 books in one… Yes, now I’m onto book 4. I suggest reading the books in order so you don’t miss a thing. Enjoy.
January 30, 2021
This book set is about three brothers - Damien, Leon, and Victor. I absolutely loved their stories! The characters are well-formed and the storylines keep your attention. Hated when they ended. Highly recommend!!!
September 6, 2021
Absolutely Devine
Wow what a whirlwind ride. Loved this story. Loved the vulnerability, passion and lust. A little bummed that they didn’t really explore more on Alex’s past family. Lived it nonetheless.
Wow what a whirlwind ride. Loved this story. Loved the vulnerability, passion and lust. A little bummed that they didn’t really explore more on Alex’s past family. Lived it nonetheless.
May 5, 2022
Bring It On
Alex and Madison were fated to be together. It may have taken years, lots of wrong Ms Taylor’s and a cup of laced coffee but they finally made it. Will they survive subterfuge, spies and huge egos? Grab the book and get ready for a Great read!
Alex and Madison were fated to be together. It may have taken years, lots of wrong Ms Taylor’s and a cup of laced coffee but they finally made it. Will they survive subterfuge, spies and huge egos? Grab the book and get ready for a Great read!
December 5, 2022
FATE
Absolutely incredible exciting beautiful story with so much love, laughter, tears from loss, and a unstoppable friendship made in heaven. Thank you for sharing this wonderful read❤❤❤
Absolutely incredible exciting beautiful story with so much love, laughter, tears from loss, and a unstoppable friendship made in heaven. Thank you for sharing this wonderful read❤❤❤
July 7, 2023
The Alex Drake Collection
Loved this collection. However a little back to front the prequel should have been first giving you an idea if what Alex is like. Going to read the remainder of the books to find out what happens to Alex and Madison 😍
Loved this collection. However a little back to front the prequel should have been first giving you an idea if what Alex is like. Going to read the remainder of the books to find out what happens to Alex and Madison 😍
July 4, 2020
Awesome
This book was total unexpectedly amazing. I totally love this author can’t wait for the next book to come out. Love it.
This book was total unexpectedly amazing. I totally love this author can’t wait for the next book to come out. Love it.
November 22, 2021
These were nice story's but this book was not for me
January 20, 2022
well balanced story
For me it was a balanced story between suspense, curiosity, heartache and sex. First encounter for me wit Lexxi James, I keep her on my reading list.
For me it was a balanced story between suspense, curiosity, heartache and sex. First encounter for me wit Lexxi James, I keep her on my reading list.
January 27, 2022
Mmmm.m..
My oh my love this book. Mmm hmmmm hmm hmmmm hmmmm 😧😂 mmm.I
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My oh my love this book. Mmm hmmmm hmm hmmmm hmmmm 😧😂 mmm.I
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June 23, 2022
Please see individual stories for review.
July 31, 2022
Alex 1-3
Great series. This is quite intense at times with a lot of depth but very good. You won’t be able to flip the pages fast enough.
Great series. This is quite intense at times with a lot of depth but very good. You won’t be able to flip the pages fast enough.
August 16, 2022
Fantastic
Great story with enough mystery and intrigue to keep the eyes glued to the page. Absolutely loved the characters and the humorous banter.
Great story with enough mystery and intrigue to keep the eyes glued to the page. Absolutely loved the characters and the humorous banter.
September 21, 2022
First Time
This is my first time to read about Alex Drake and I enjoyed every minute of this boxset.I looking forward to reading about the wedding.
This is my first time to read about Alex Drake and I enjoyed every minute of this boxset.I looking forward to reading about the wedding.
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