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Wicked Poison #3
My Cruel Lover
My heart has been broken, torn to shreds.
I’m used to the game of pain.
Basically, I’m acquainted with it.
Some would say I’ve become immune.
That is…
… until him.
He’s cruel, hard, and everything I should stay away from.
For one, he is my boss.
Second, well, I can’t stay away.
But in this game of life, maybe pain is my love.
Or maybe I’m not seeing things clearly.
Because every time his hands touch me, it’s anything but cruel.
*Can be read as a standalone
I’m used to the game of pain.
Basically, I’m acquainted with it.
Some would say I’ve become immune.
That is…
… until him.
He’s cruel, hard, and everything I should stay away from.
For one, he is my boss.
Second, well, I can’t stay away.
But in this game of life, maybe pain is my love.
Or maybe I’m not seeing things clearly.
Because every time his hands touch me, it’s anything but cruel.
*Can be read as a standalone
169 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 4, 2021
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T.L. Smith
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May 31, 2021
Bend her like Beckham!
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: ❤️💜💙💚
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📙📕📗📘
World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌎
Character development: 😟😣🙃🙂🥰
The heroine: Jacinta - She got pregnant by Rylee’s ex fiancé when he was cheating on Rylee. He was abusive and an all around bad guy. While pregnant she ran and tried to stay hidden from him and his wealthy family. During her time away, she married August who also left town because he didn’t think he deserved Rylee. However, when he returned to town for a funeral, he got back together with Rylee.
The Hero(es): Beckham Harley - Brother to Rylee and her twin sister Rhianna. Beckham took over running their father’s company years ago and has increased its worth ever since. Beckham lost the love of his life, Paige in the last book. He had been best friends with her since they were young. Paige was August’s half-sister. August is Rylee’s husband.
The Story: Jacinta has a young son and is working as a secretary to Beckham. He is a hard task master but soon realizes that Jacinta is good at her job and dedicated. Beckham is extremely attracted to Jacinta, and her to him but neither of them want to cross that line since he is her boss. Plus he is hard to work for and Jacinta is a great worker.
When Beckham and Jacinda have to go away together to a swanky resort for business, the book gets a bit steamy. Though I must say this book seemed a bit rushed to me and could have had a lot more detail. It is less than 200 pages, so I didn’t expect a deeply intricate storyline.
However, I thought there would be a bit more angst about Beckham’s love for Paige when he started to have feelings for Jacinta. He was definitely grieving before he got to know Jacinta, but he seemed to move on as soon as he got intimate with Jacinta. So I will give this one 4 stars instead of 5.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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Blurb
My heart has been broken, torn to shreds.
I’m used to the game of pain.
Basically, I’m acquainted with it.
Some would say I’ve become immune.
That is…
… until him.
He’s cruel, hard, and everything I should stay away from.
For one, he is my boss.
Second, well, I can’t stay away.
But in this game of life, maybe pain is my love.
Or maybe I’m not seeing things clearly.
Because every time his hands touch me, it’s anything but cruel.
*Can be read as a standalone
The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: ❤️💜💙💚
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📙📕📗📘
World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌎
Character development: 😟😣🙃🙂🥰
The heroine: Jacinta - She got pregnant by Rylee’s ex fiancé when he was cheating on Rylee. He was abusive and an all around bad guy. While pregnant she ran and tried to stay hidden from him and his wealthy family. During her time away, she married August who also left town because he didn’t think he deserved Rylee. However, when he returned to town for a funeral, he got back together with Rylee.
The Hero(es): Beckham Harley - Brother to Rylee and her twin sister Rhianna. Beckham took over running their father’s company years ago and has increased its worth ever since. Beckham lost the love of his life, Paige in the last book. He had been best friends with her since they were young. Paige was August’s half-sister. August is Rylee’s husband.
The Story: Jacinta has a young son and is working as a secretary to Beckham. He is a hard task master but soon realizes that Jacinta is good at her job and dedicated. Beckham is extremely attracted to Jacinta, and her to him but neither of them want to cross that line since he is her boss. Plus he is hard to work for and Jacinta is a great worker.
When Beckham and Jacinda have to go away together to a swanky resort for business, the book gets a bit steamy. Though I must say this book seemed a bit rushed to me and could have had a lot more detail. It is less than 200 pages, so I didn’t expect a deeply intricate storyline.
However, I thought there would be a bit more angst about Beckham’s love for Paige when he started to have feelings for Jacinta. He was definitely grieving before he got to know Jacinta, but he seemed to move on as soon as he got intimate with Jacinta. So I will give this one 4 stars instead of 5.
I voluntarily read & reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts & opinions are my own.
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Blurb
My heart has been broken, torn to shreds.
I’m used to the game of pain.
Basically, I’m acquainted with it.
Some would say I’ve become immune.
That is…
… until him.
He’s cruel, hard, and everything I should stay away from.
For one, he is my boss.
Second, well, I can’t stay away.
But in this game of life, maybe pain is my love.
Or maybe I’m not seeing things clearly.
Because every time his hands touch me, it’s anything but cruel.
*Can be read as a standalone
May 3, 2021
'MY CRUEL LOVER' Is the third book in T.L. Smith's 'Wicked poison' series. This is Beckham Harley & Jacinta Leigh's story. Spoken in 'Dual Perspectives.'
Beckham was born into a world of luxury from the lifestyle to following into his fathers footsteps and taking over the business right beside his sister. In his early twenties he's a multi-millionaire and well on his way to becoming a billionaire.
After losing the love of his life, Paige he's not the man he used to be. Most weekends will see him drowning his sorrows trying to numb the pain. And because of this loss he doesn't allow too many close to him. He's a bit of a playboy, uses woman as he sees fit, he's a bit of a jerk towards them.
Jacinta has a young boy and has been working for them for a few months and has now been assigned to work under Beckham. He may have the looks of a movie star but he has a temper of a two year old, many can't work under Beckham, even though he fires her on her first day Jacinta is made of sterner stuff and is at her desk bright and early the next day.
These two are attracted to each other straight off the bat even though they try and fight it things take heat up on a business trip which is the starting point for these two.
* Teaser used is off the authors facebook page *
May 20, 2021
I dont know why i picked it up.
1 star is just because its fast paced, and thats the only good thing about this one.
1 star is just because its fast paced, and thats the only good thing about this one.
May 4, 2021
Finding love
3.5 stars
Enter Beckham. He isn’t the sweet little brother anymore. He’s partial owner and savvy mover and shaver in the family business whose holdings he has increased almost single-handedly exponentially. But it’s not all work, Beckham has evolved into the consummate playboy, an alpha jerk leaving broken hearts in his wake, even after his young heart was broken. Jacinta, whose sad back history is almost shamefully intertwined in the Beckham's family, now works as his personal assistant -- but she's no wallflower. She's the woman he didn't know he needed, so the story folds.
This is a light and easy story with a bit of drama that others may enjoy. For me, the plot line was a little too predictable and less engaging than the duet in this series, simultaneous a bit cringy given Jacinta's history. Hard to be persuaded to suspense disbelief on latter.
A once discarded Jacinta finds love; and a cynic, happiness. And the journey is paved with hotness. As usual this author delivers with excellent pace, intriguing characters, and beautiful steam. Try this story for yourself.
3.5 stars
Enter Beckham. He isn’t the sweet little brother anymore. He’s partial owner and savvy mover and shaver in the family business whose holdings he has increased almost single-handedly exponentially. But it’s not all work, Beckham has evolved into the consummate playboy, an alpha jerk leaving broken hearts in his wake, even after his young heart was broken. Jacinta, whose sad back history is almost shamefully intertwined in the Beckham's family, now works as his personal assistant -- but she's no wallflower. She's the woman he didn't know he needed, so the story folds.
This is a light and easy story with a bit of drama that others may enjoy. For me, the plot line was a little too predictable and less engaging than the duet in this series, simultaneous a bit cringy given Jacinta's history. Hard to be persuaded to suspense disbelief on latter.
A once discarded Jacinta finds love; and a cynic, happiness. And the journey is paved with hotness. As usual this author delivers with excellent pace, intriguing characters, and beautiful steam. Try this story for yourself.
May 11, 2021
***4 "I choose you!!!" stars***
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"Why are all the amazing, good-looking men assholes?
Because that's what he is. A complete asshole."
I was anticipating this story since the moment that i finished reading Rylee and August's duet.
The truth is that I guessed that Becham will end up with Jacinda, even though, honestly, I don't know if it was the right choice.
Jacinda wasn't a bad person but she had played a big role in Rylee's demise and into her relationship with August and even though, I wasn't her biggest fan, I can't really tell that she wasn't a good girl.
But here, we have a new chapter and we are leaving everything behind.
"The two of us? We are bound not to work. We are bound to explode."
Jacinda was a tortured woman and she hadn't the best luck on men.
The man that left her pregnant belonged to another woman and he turned out to be a very bad person. And her ex husband never forgot the love of his life and now, he is back with her.
At the moment, she is a single mother who is about to work for a man that even though he is drop dead gorgeous, he is so difficult to work with.
“I want to be someone’s first. I deserve to be someone’s first. I want someone to look at me and see only me. Not wish they were seeing the person they really want to be with. Be the touches they crave and wish were someone else’s.”
Beckham was born into money and in his early twenties, he is already a very wealthy and powerful man. But Beckham has demons that are hunting him.
You see, he lost the love of his life six years ago and he still can not over it. He stopped being the good and easygoing boy that he used to be and in his place is a cruel and demanding man.
He is drowning his sorrows on booze and mindless sex when he is not in the office to dull the pain of his heart.
He doesn't need Jacinda in his life, a woman that had caused too many troubles on his sister's life!!!
"She's beautiful. More than beautiful. And I have to remember... do not fuck my employee. That would be an incredibly bad mistake."
Jacinda and Beckham had a rocky beginning... But she managed to penetrate Beckham's walls, even though she couldn't see it.
There was sparkle between them from the very first moment and it was inevitable to act upon it. But even though the bodies are craving each other, there are too many things that are standing between them...
Is there a hope for these two after all???
"I haven't felt this type of tremble inside me for a long time."
I liked Jacinda and Beckham very much.
Unfortunately, there will never top August and Rylee for me, but I can't deny that I enjoyed their story.
It was cruel, it was sexy, it was sweet... Too many condradictions in here...
I just wasn't feeling their connection in the beginning. It seemed just sex for me and nothing more, but as the story was progressing I could feel this connection sparkle!!!
"Feeling anything for Beckham is not something I ever wanted to do. It wasn't meant to happen. How did it even happen?"
This was a really good story and it can be read as a standalone, but I would propose to you to read before August and Rylee's story for two reasons.
First, you will understand better Beckham and Jacinda's backgrounds and what led them in here, and secondly, everybody needs to read August and Rylee's duet. It is a story that I will always hold close to my heart!!!
I just can't wait more of this author. I love her stories very much.
“You are ingrained in me now. I’m very selective, Jacinta, and I choose you.”
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
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"Why are all the amazing, good-looking men assholes?
Because that's what he is. A complete asshole."
I was anticipating this story since the moment that i finished reading Rylee and August's duet.
The truth is that I guessed that Becham will end up with Jacinda, even though, honestly, I don't know if it was the right choice.
Jacinda wasn't a bad person but she had played a big role in Rylee's demise and into her relationship with August and even though, I wasn't her biggest fan, I can't really tell that she wasn't a good girl.
But here, we have a new chapter and we are leaving everything behind.
"The two of us? We are bound not to work. We are bound to explode."
Jacinda was a tortured woman and she hadn't the best luck on men.
The man that left her pregnant belonged to another woman and he turned out to be a very bad person. And her ex husband never forgot the love of his life and now, he is back with her.
At the moment, she is a single mother who is about to work for a man that even though he is drop dead gorgeous, he is so difficult to work with.
“I want to be someone’s first. I deserve to be someone’s first. I want someone to look at me and see only me. Not wish they were seeing the person they really want to be with. Be the touches they crave and wish were someone else’s.”
Beckham was born into money and in his early twenties, he is already a very wealthy and powerful man. But Beckham has demons that are hunting him.
You see, he lost the love of his life six years ago and he still can not over it. He stopped being the good and easygoing boy that he used to be and in his place is a cruel and demanding man.
He is drowning his sorrows on booze and mindless sex when he is not in the office to dull the pain of his heart.
He doesn't need Jacinda in his life, a woman that had caused too many troubles on his sister's life!!!
"She's beautiful. More than beautiful. And I have to remember... do not fuck my employee. That would be an incredibly bad mistake."
Jacinda and Beckham had a rocky beginning... But she managed to penetrate Beckham's walls, even though she couldn't see it.
There was sparkle between them from the very first moment and it was inevitable to act upon it. But even though the bodies are craving each other, there are too many things that are standing between them...
Is there a hope for these two after all???
"I haven't felt this type of tremble inside me for a long time."
I liked Jacinda and Beckham very much.
Unfortunately, there will never top August and Rylee for me, but I can't deny that I enjoyed their story.
It was cruel, it was sexy, it was sweet... Too many condradictions in here...
I just wasn't feeling their connection in the beginning. It seemed just sex for me and nothing more, but as the story was progressing I could feel this connection sparkle!!!
"Feeling anything for Beckham is not something I ever wanted to do. It wasn't meant to happen. How did it even happen?"
This was a really good story and it can be read as a standalone, but I would propose to you to read before August and Rylee's story for two reasons.
First, you will understand better Beckham and Jacinda's backgrounds and what led them in here, and secondly, everybody needs to read August and Rylee's duet. It is a story that I will always hold close to my heart!!!
I just can't wait more of this author. I love her stories very much.
“You are ingrained in me now. I’m very selective, Jacinta, and I choose you.”
**I received an ARC for the exchange of an honest review**
May 13, 2021
First time reading from this author is was a very great and nice pleasant surprise! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Didn’t say i love it very much but hopefully in the future it will get better 😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
‼️‼️‼️SAFE ROMANTIC HOT LOVE STORY😏😏
‼️‼️‼️THE HERO IS POSSESSIVE but not much and protective and very much azzhol3 alpha male. He is so honest and very blunt in stupid way. Like sometimes he lets that stupidity get in the way too much and that actually made him seems more bad.
The hero lost the love of his life since very young and was very sad ever since. He mourn her by doing many stupid things and always runs away. Which is sucks because we can read that here in many most part of the book of how childish he is and how he still so very hurt by it. He even let that get in the way in the relationship with the heroine at first before they even be official. BUT I’M GLAD THAT WHEN THE HERO FINALLY MADE THE HEROINE OFFICIALLY HIS, HE REALLY FORGET ABOUT THE PAST AND ONLY EVER LOVED AND FOCUS TO THE HEROINE.
So it such a beautiful thing to read...
‼️‼️‼️NO CHEATING
‼️‼️‼️NOT LOVE IN FIRST SIGHT or even electricity. I think because both are emotionally damaged and hurt by the past so thats why they don’t feel like that at first. Only in the middle when they feel something special about each other 🥺
‼️‼️‼️NO VIRGINS AND NO SEPARATION
‼️‼️‼️DRAMA WITH OM AND OW but not too annoying or even too much. Nope.
‼️‼️‼️NOT MANY JEALOUS SCENES FROM BOTH. Which is sucks cause i want it it to be a lot😂
‼️‼️‼️THE HEROINE IS NICE AND SASSY AND A LOVING SINGLE MOTHER. Her son is so cute🥺🥺
And the hero is okay with it and have a good relationship with the son so its so cute to see it🥺
‼️‼️‼️THE HERO IS A MILLIONAIRE and 24 years old. The heroine said she’s almost in the same age but didn’t exactly said what age. Oh well😁😁😁
‼️‼️‼️VERY HOT.... very hot smut scenes. So hot
Like when they are playing around and teasing and flirting is just very hot. The hero is a master 😜
‼️‼️‼️THE HERO AND HEROINE did talk about the past partners but not too much and only when its time to talk about it, depends on the situation....
‼️‼️‼️HAPPY ENDING. Idk about marriage but she is pregnant and have a beautiful daughter...
Why i gave it 4 stars is because when i read it first i have to see the other woman is clingy to the hero but they didn’t did it though. Just not what i want to read at first😂😂😂 and the hero did let other woman give him a bl*wjob and this is before the hero even liked the heroine or start to touch her so i think its okay? Idk. But I just didn’t like to read that part😂 like i want to read a romance that just involves with the hero totally have a past relationship but please don’t bring it up in the present 😅😅
I don’t like the way the hero always talks to the heroine at first and before they even official because its always so rude and childish. It made me want to slap him so hard😂😂😂 yeah thats the cons😅💁
BUT OVERALL THIS STORY IS GREAT.
Hot and romantic! Great epilogue. Not bad🤩🤩
‼️‼️‼️SAFE ROMANTIC HOT LOVE STORY😏😏
‼️‼️‼️THE HERO IS POSSESSIVE but not much and protective and very much azzhol3 alpha male. He is so honest and very blunt in stupid way. Like sometimes he lets that stupidity get in the way too much and that actually made him seems more bad.
The hero lost the love of his life since very young and was very sad ever since. He mourn her by doing many stupid things and always runs away. Which is sucks because we can read that here in many most part of the book of how childish he is and how he still so very hurt by it. He even let that get in the way in the relationship with the heroine at first before they even be official. BUT I’M GLAD THAT WHEN THE HERO FINALLY MADE THE HEROINE OFFICIALLY HIS, HE REALLY FORGET ABOUT THE PAST AND ONLY EVER LOVED AND FOCUS TO THE HEROINE.
So it such a beautiful thing to read...
‼️‼️‼️NO CHEATING
‼️‼️‼️NOT LOVE IN FIRST SIGHT or even electricity. I think because both are emotionally damaged and hurt by the past so thats why they don’t feel like that at first. Only in the middle when they feel something special about each other 🥺
‼️‼️‼️NO VIRGINS AND NO SEPARATION
‼️‼️‼️DRAMA WITH OM AND OW but not too annoying or even too much. Nope.
‼️‼️‼️NOT MANY JEALOUS SCENES FROM BOTH. Which is sucks cause i want it it to be a lot😂
‼️‼️‼️THE HEROINE IS NICE AND SASSY AND A LOVING SINGLE MOTHER. Her son is so cute🥺🥺
And the hero is okay with it and have a good relationship with the son so its so cute to see it🥺
‼️‼️‼️THE HERO IS A MILLIONAIRE and 24 years old. The heroine said she’s almost in the same age but didn’t exactly said what age. Oh well😁😁😁
‼️‼️‼️VERY HOT.... very hot smut scenes. So hot
Like when they are playing around and teasing and flirting is just very hot. The hero is a master 😜
‼️‼️‼️THE HERO AND HEROINE did talk about the past partners but not too much and only when its time to talk about it, depends on the situation....
‼️‼️‼️HAPPY ENDING. Idk about marriage but she is pregnant and have a beautiful daughter...
Why i gave it 4 stars is because when i read it first i have to see the other woman is clingy to the hero but they didn’t did it though. Just not what i want to read at first😂😂😂 and the hero did let other woman give him a bl*wjob and this is before the hero even liked the heroine or start to touch her so i think its okay? Idk. But I just didn’t like to read that part😂 like i want to read a romance that just involves with the hero totally have a past relationship but please don’t bring it up in the present 😅😅
I don’t like the way the hero always talks to the heroine at first and before they even official because its always so rude and childish. It made me want to slap him so hard😂😂😂 yeah thats the cons😅💁
BUT OVERALL THIS STORY IS GREAT.
Hot and romantic! Great epilogue. Not bad🤩🤩
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 4, 2021
I love Beckham and was so excited for this story, he is still in mourning all these years later and doesn’t have time for love but slowly Jacinta crumbles down his resistance.
Now it took a while to like Jacinta but she really was what Beckham needed in a way.
Now it took a while to like Jacinta but she really was what Beckham needed in a way.
May 7, 2021
5 sexy as sin stars!!
This is book two in the “Wicked Poison” series and can be read as a stand alone. But know this story does continue from the last.
*Reader-made teaser. I acknowledge the copyrights of the photographers who own these images.
This author kills me so many times. How many assholes can one girl love?!?! I wanted to hate Beckham though out this book with the way he acts but I just couldn’t. I mean going into this book I already had a major soft spot for him but damn!!
Jacinta is just the right mix of bad ass, independent, naughty and vulnerable. She is a kick ass mom and friend. I actually didn’t like her prior to this book and boy have things changed. I absolutely adore her. And Oliver of course.
These two together are explosive. Whether they are fighting, friends or lovers. I am down with this couple for sure. I, also, very much love their support system. The characters in this book are perfect.
What I love about this book and most other books by the author is they are all, usually, easy reads. I sit down and next thing you know they are finished. But what happens doesn’t feel like that. I don’t feel ripped off or that I missed everything. I didn’t need to know what color shirt he was wearing or if there was ice in his cup. The author makes the words flow effortlessly and you are just there for pure enjoyment. No need to follow clues or go back and read. You just enjoy the ride.
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
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April 21, 2021
A turbulent office romance that leads to a HEA between the ruthless CEO and his single mom assistant.
An angry man who lashes out at everyone but a small circle of trusted family and friends. Lost after losing the woman he had planned his future with. It's been six years and he's still wallowing in his own misery. It's time for him to find his way back. She's had one back experience with men after another. It's her turn to get a HEA.
Beckham is now all grown up and a powerful CEO. He is known in his circles as ruthless and cruel. No one knows that better than his personal assistant as they never seem to last long. He's about to meet his match.
Jacinta has just been placed in a new role. She is now Beckham's assistant, if she can stand him. The man is prickly and makes it known every chance he gets. She has been through enough between being duped by Anderson and left to raise their child on her own and then with August when he chose Rylee. It's her turn for a HEA.
The sparks will fly both bad and good. Their connection is explosive, yet Beckham's barbs ruin everything. Jacinta needs a man to put her first for once and she won't live in anyone's shadow. He needs to let his past go and embrace the chance for a happy future. It may look different than he imagined, but it may also be every dream he never dared to dream.
A story of new beginnings and family. You'll catch up with some of your old favorite characters and you'll watch their evolution continue as their families grow. I enjoyed Beckham but I had hoped we'd get to witness him come to terms with losing Paige, along with forming a relationship with Glenn. I just wanted a little more from him since he had been holding that pain for so long and let it weigh him down. That said I enjoy these characters and this world the author created with fantastic couples and their journeys to finding love.
An angry man who lashes out at everyone but a small circle of trusted family and friends. Lost after losing the woman he had planned his future with. It's been six years and he's still wallowing in his own misery. It's time for him to find his way back. She's had one back experience with men after another. It's her turn to get a HEA.
Beckham is now all grown up and a powerful CEO. He is known in his circles as ruthless and cruel. No one knows that better than his personal assistant as they never seem to last long. He's about to meet his match.
Jacinta has just been placed in a new role. She is now Beckham's assistant, if she can stand him. The man is prickly and makes it known every chance he gets. She has been through enough between being duped by Anderson and left to raise their child on her own and then with August when he chose Rylee. It's her turn for a HEA.
The sparks will fly both bad and good. Their connection is explosive, yet Beckham's barbs ruin everything. Jacinta needs a man to put her first for once and she won't live in anyone's shadow. He needs to let his past go and embrace the chance for a happy future. It may look different than he imagined, but it may also be every dream he never dared to dream.
A story of new beginnings and family. You'll catch up with some of your old favorite characters and you'll watch their evolution continue as their families grow. I enjoyed Beckham but I had hoped we'd get to witness him come to terms with losing Paige, along with forming a relationship with Glenn. I just wanted a little more from him since he had been holding that pain for so long and let it weigh him down. That said I enjoy these characters and this world the author created with fantastic couples and their journeys to finding love.
May 6, 2021
My Cruel Lover is part of the Wicked Poison Series and is the story of Beckham, Rylee's brother who is the main character of the two previous books. If you read My Wicked Heart and My Beautiful Poison you will remember that Beckham was a sweet and protective boy with his sisters, especially with Rylee until a fateful event occurs that changes him completely. Now he lives with the constant memory of that person and vowed not to fall in love again. He is currently a grumpy and bitter man. He takes over the family business and he's good at it. He is completely focused on it and the only one who can get a smile out of him is his little niece Winter. Until Jacinta appears, his new secretary and a woman who is related to his sister and her husband (I will not say in what aspect to avoid spoilers). She takes him out of his comfort zone, provokes conflicting emotions, and is determined to keep her away from him. She is a single mother and her only concern is her young son Oliver. Jacinta is hard-working, patient, and inevitably drawn to Beckham. They both do their best to ignore magnetism, but one trip changes everything. However, the memory of Paige, the hierarchy in the workplace, the bad love experiences of Jacinta and little Oliver represent the points against they can be together. Beckham shields himself with cruel, hurtful and even immature attitudes towards Jacinta who does not allow those attitudes to hurt her, although deep down they have an impact on her feelings. Although their affair happens very quickly, the development of the relationship and the emergence of feelings occur gradually. Beckham and Jacinta are a beautiful couple and I really enjoyed their story. Totally recommended.
***𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰***
***𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰***
May 5, 2021
Beckham deals with the tragic loss of the only woman he has ever loved by numbing his pain with alcohol and women. He is bitter with the hand that life has dealt him and takes his anger and grief out on others and that includes his assistant.
Jacinta’s hasn’t made the best choices when it comes to her romantic past so she focuses on her job and being the best mother she can to her son. She isn’t about to let Beckham’s abysmal behavior towards her go unchallenged.
Beckham is a paradox that you will both love and hate depending on his actions while after everything that Jacinta has endured, she has emerged stronger and isn’t about to just take what Beckham is dishing out. The chemistry between them was never a problem but their pasts certainly created some obstacles that they would need to overcome.
Jacinta’s hasn’t made the best choices when it comes to her romantic past so she focuses on her job and being the best mother she can to her son. She isn’t about to let Beckham’s abysmal behavior towards her go unchallenged.
Beckham is a paradox that you will both love and hate depending on his actions while after everything that Jacinta has endured, she has emerged stronger and isn’t about to just take what Beckham is dishing out. The chemistry between them was never a problem but their pasts certainly created some obstacles that they would need to overcome.
April 21, 2021
My Cruel Lover is Beckham Harley’s book. He is all grow up now and after the events from the past, Beckham has turned cold where his heart is concerned. Rich and powerful can only satisfy you for so long. When his new assistant Jacinta Leigh tests more than his nerves, can Beckham finally put things in the past and start to heal? Beckham is Rylee’s little brother from the first two in this series. I recommended reading the first two to get the whole story as there will be spoilers otherwise. You are going to love Beckham in this enemies to lovers, office romance. My heart hurts for what he had to deal with when he was younger. I’m glad we got his story and we also see everyone else back too. Told in dual POV
April 27, 2021
This is book three of this series and it is just as amazing as the first two books! I couldn’t put it down once I started it. I was so ready to see where TL Smith took Beckham and Jacinta after all the heartbreak both of them had been through. Beckham acted like a grade A douche lord at times, which made me want to slap him around a little, although that did change as the book progressed and he wasn’t as bad as he was in the beginning. Jacinta is one tough chick to live through everything she has and still be strong. This book has drama, it has steam, a bit of angst, and is just an excellent read. I’d definitely recommend it!
May 11, 2021
OMG I loved Beckham and Jacinta’s story so much! I knew Beckham was going to be a jerk of epic proportions after loosing his first love in such a tragic way and poor Jacinta I think was perfect for him! Jacinta came with her own baggage as well but they made it work . The chemistry between these two was sizzling! This story was a well written story about two broken souls healing each other and learning to confront their demons from the past . I loved watching these two heal and grow together this was a amazing emotional sexy steamy office romance that I couldn’t get enough of! Loved it !
May 9, 2021
Loved this one too, what's not to love though! An ar%&hole boss ✔ his capable & attractive assistant ✔ a fabulous storyline ✔ Beckham & Jacinta's story was a great one, it was good to get to know more about Jacinta who we met first in previous books in this series. It took a good woman to break down the barriers Beckham had built up around him. A fabulously emotional read, I can't recommend this series highly enough.
May 4, 2021
Anger, pain, frustration and nightmares have plaqued Beckham since that fateful night. Jacinta only wants to do her job and not have to deal with her jerk of a boss. Can these two get along long enough to work together? TL has been my favorite author since I stumbled upon her books years ago. Never looked back once.
April 29, 2021
This book will leave its place in your heart. Beckham is the beast you can't get enough of and Jacinta has the spitfire attitude to tame the beast.
Both have gone through such emotional pasts, I loved watching them grow and learn to trust each other.
Both have gone through such emotional pasts, I loved watching them grow and learn to trust each other.
May 6, 2021
Beckham is the perfect alpha who you want to hate but end up swooning for. Jacinta is his new assistant how has a troubled past. THis is a fast paced book which pulled me in and full of all the passion once they break through to each other . I loved the writing style and even more so the appearance of other characters from the prior books.
May 4, 2021
Uhhh-mazing conclusion to this duet! TL Smith never ceases to amaze me with her words and story telling. Five stars for sure, don’t hesitate!
June 11, 2022
Loveddddd It!🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
May 6, 2021
I loved this book, I couldn't put it down!!! my favorite out of this series for sure! Beckham and Jacinta were everything!
May 8, 2021
4 STARS FOR MY CRUEL LOVER!! Beckham and Jacinta took us on a emotional ride....these two will hit all the buttons. I am loving this series....as always T.L. Smith gives us her powerful words that we can't live without.
May 4, 2021
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "MY CRUEL LOVER" OMG!!!! WOW!!!! This story had so many feels heartache, loss, intrigue, a little suspense, angst, hot steamy scenes, surprises, twist that made for one interesting captivating read so addicting from first page.
Jacinta Leigh got pregnant by Anderson at the time he was also involved with Rylee Harley he was abusive ended up hurting & almost killing her he went to prison.
Jacinta moved away originally to keep Anderson's family who had money try to take Oliver away she married August to change her name he was in love with Rylee seems her & Jacinta had same men they were involved with at one time.
Jacinta & Rylee became friends when she moved back August is with Rylee now she also works with Rylee at her company & has a circle of friends now she never had before.
Jacinta was put in a position as an assistant to work with Beckham Harley he was rude, obnoxious, yelled alot as her boss she told him if didn't stop treating her like sh*t she'd quit but he needed her she wax good at her job & helped him land a big account he'd been trying to get.
Beckham lost the love of his life 6yrs ago he was a different man then he drowns his sorrows must weekend's to dull the pain takes woman whenever he needs, he uses them, is disrespectful to them, thinking their only with him for one thing his money.
Beckham & Jacinta go on a business trip before they leave they end up together their chemistry sizzles scorching hot he's so cold & hot she doesn't know what to make of him the things he says can be hurtful it's like he doesn't want anyone to see any vulnerability in him he needs a good kick in the a**.
Jacinta has to deal with Anderson wanting to see his son only because his mother's says he needs to Leo his father wants to be a grandfather to Oliver on her terms to get to know him she doesn't want Anderson anywhere near Oliver.
I definitely recommend to get this addicting story that has you turning the pages to see what happens next there's something interesting going on with Leo & Glenn who is Paige's father.
This absolutely is a must have book it won't disappoint I'm so looking forward to next book.
I loved the characters hope to get more of Archie maybe in next book he was a bit of a mysterious character would like to learn more about him. AWESOME STORY YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!!!!
Jacinta Leigh got pregnant by Anderson at the time he was also involved with Rylee Harley he was abusive ended up hurting & almost killing her he went to prison.
Jacinta moved away originally to keep Anderson's family who had money try to take Oliver away she married August to change her name he was in love with Rylee seems her & Jacinta had same men they were involved with at one time.
Jacinta & Rylee became friends when she moved back August is with Rylee now she also works with Rylee at her company & has a circle of friends now she never had before.
Jacinta was put in a position as an assistant to work with Beckham Harley he was rude, obnoxious, yelled alot as her boss she told him if didn't stop treating her like sh*t she'd quit but he needed her she wax good at her job & helped him land a big account he'd been trying to get.
Beckham lost the love of his life 6yrs ago he was a different man then he drowns his sorrows must weekend's to dull the pain takes woman whenever he needs, he uses them, is disrespectful to them, thinking their only with him for one thing his money.
Beckham & Jacinta go on a business trip before they leave they end up together their chemistry sizzles scorching hot he's so cold & hot she doesn't know what to make of him the things he says can be hurtful it's like he doesn't want anyone to see any vulnerability in him he needs a good kick in the a**.
Jacinta has to deal with Anderson wanting to see his son only because his mother's says he needs to Leo his father wants to be a grandfather to Oliver on her terms to get to know him she doesn't want Anderson anywhere near Oliver.
I definitely recommend to get this addicting story that has you turning the pages to see what happens next there's something interesting going on with Leo & Glenn who is Paige's father.
This absolutely is a must have book it won't disappoint I'm so looking forward to next book.
I loved the characters hope to get more of Archie maybe in next book he was a bit of a mysterious character would like to learn more about him. AWESOME STORY YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!!!!
April 28, 2021
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review.
My heart has been broken, torn to shreds. I'm used to the game of pain. Basically, I'm acquainted with it. Some would say I've become immune. That is....until him. He's cruel, hard and everything I should stay away from. For one he is my boss. Second, well, I can't stay away. But in this game of life, maybe pain is my love. Or maybe I'm not seeing things clearly. Because every time his hands touch me, it's anything but cruel.
This is the third book in the Wicked Poison Series but you can read all these books as standalones. But you will want to go back and read them once you have devoured My Cruel Lover. I know that I read it in one sitting and I loved every single second of it. This is I guess you would call it a office romance and we have the boss or CEO Beckham Harley. He is cruel to everyone he meets and just uses women as he sees fit. He lost the one woman he was meant to love when she died and he is not suppose to be able to love anyone else or so he has told himself and the man has to drink himself to death to sleep and not think about her. Then you have his new assistant Jacinta Leigh (yes I had to google it and listen to a youtube video of how to say her name so if you can't figure it out just google it.) She is really great friends with his sister and is a single mom and trying her best to keep her son away from his father since he is a psycho for sure. On the first day she starts as his assistant he fires her right off the back but she doesn't go anywhere and it just makes her want to do her job that much better. These two have a really back and forth relationship but man does she give it as good as she gets right back at Beckham. I really liked his as we got to know him through this book. He and Jacinta are really perfect for each other in so many ways but can they get their happily ever after? You have to read to find out. I devoured this book in one sitting and loved everything about it. It had me one the edge of my seat. I might have blessed Beckham out a time or twenty but my heart really loved Jacinta and it fell for Beckham too. You guys do not want to miss this book.
My heart has been broken, torn to shreds. I'm used to the game of pain. Basically, I'm acquainted with it. Some would say I've become immune. That is....until him. He's cruel, hard and everything I should stay away from. For one he is my boss. Second, well, I can't stay away. But in this game of life, maybe pain is my love. Or maybe I'm not seeing things clearly. Because every time his hands touch me, it's anything but cruel.
This is the third book in the Wicked Poison Series but you can read all these books as standalones. But you will want to go back and read them once you have devoured My Cruel Lover. I know that I read it in one sitting and I loved every single second of it. This is I guess you would call it a office romance and we have the boss or CEO Beckham Harley. He is cruel to everyone he meets and just uses women as he sees fit. He lost the one woman he was meant to love when she died and he is not suppose to be able to love anyone else or so he has told himself and the man has to drink himself to death to sleep and not think about her. Then you have his new assistant Jacinta Leigh (yes I had to google it and listen to a youtube video of how to say her name so if you can't figure it out just google it.) She is really great friends with his sister and is a single mom and trying her best to keep her son away from his father since he is a psycho for sure. On the first day she starts as his assistant he fires her right off the back but she doesn't go anywhere and it just makes her want to do her job that much better. These two have a really back and forth relationship but man does she give it as good as she gets right back at Beckham. I really liked his as we got to know him through this book. He and Jacinta are really perfect for each other in so many ways but can they get their happily ever after? You have to read to find out. I devoured this book in one sitting and loved everything about it. It had me one the edge of my seat. I might have blessed Beckham out a time or twenty but my heart really loved Jacinta and it fell for Beckham too. You guys do not want to miss this book.
May 5, 2021
My Cruel Lover is a standalone in the Wicked Poison Series. I would highly recommend reading the first two books- Beckham and Jacinta’s backstories will be much clearer and plus, they are exceptional reads.
Beckham suffered a tragic loss when he was 18 and it has shaped the man he is today. He is a demanding boss and an unapologetic playboy.
Jacinta is a single mom who cannot catch a break with love. And, after running from her past five years ago, she is back trying to build a life and working for the Harley family.
My Cruel Lover is told thru duel perspectives and has Beckham and Jacinta facing their pasts and drawn together in ways neither expected.
When Jacinta is assigned as Beckham’s PA she gets to experience his complete assholeness first hand. But, she refuses to let him have the upper hand, so she stands her ground. They maintain a professional relationship until an away conference. Ambiance, flowing drinks, and emotions overload. A hot encounter that leaves them both reeling for different reasons brings a new complication to their working relationship.
“I watch as his dark eyes darken just a fraction before he reaches out and grips my hip with a strong hand. I should be slapping him, pushing him away, but I’m a slave to his touch. When he has his hands on me, I seem to forget the world even exists because all I can feel is him.”
Beckham finds his rules cannot apply to Jacinta and as he examines his feelings from his past and his present, he must face a lot of realties.
Jacinta is dealing with a past that won’t let her go, insecurities dealing with love, and feeling overwhelmed by the different sides of Beckham he is showing her.
These two are so drawn together and the complications of their connected pasts sets the stage for one epic second chance at a great love for both of them.
This book contains all the delicious aspects we expect when reading TL Smith. Angst, Alphaholes, HEAT, and a fought hard for HEA.
Beckham suffered a tragic loss when he was 18 and it has shaped the man he is today. He is a demanding boss and an unapologetic playboy.
Jacinta is a single mom who cannot catch a break with love. And, after running from her past five years ago, she is back trying to build a life and working for the Harley family.
My Cruel Lover is told thru duel perspectives and has Beckham and Jacinta facing their pasts and drawn together in ways neither expected.
When Jacinta is assigned as Beckham’s PA she gets to experience his complete assholeness first hand. But, she refuses to let him have the upper hand, so she stands her ground. They maintain a professional relationship until an away conference. Ambiance, flowing drinks, and emotions overload. A hot encounter that leaves them both reeling for different reasons brings a new complication to their working relationship.
“I watch as his dark eyes darken just a fraction before he reaches out and grips my hip with a strong hand. I should be slapping him, pushing him away, but I’m a slave to his touch. When he has his hands on me, I seem to forget the world even exists because all I can feel is him.”
Beckham finds his rules cannot apply to Jacinta and as he examines his feelings from his past and his present, he must face a lot of realties.
Jacinta is dealing with a past that won’t let her go, insecurities dealing with love, and feeling overwhelmed by the different sides of Beckham he is showing her.
These two are so drawn together and the complications of their connected pasts sets the stage for one epic second chance at a great love for both of them.
This book contains all the delicious aspects we expect when reading TL Smith. Angst, Alphaholes, HEAT, and a fought hard for HEA.
May 6, 2021
I believe most of us can say we have experienced that cruelty of some sort before. Some can say they have maybe experienced that situation where their family, boss, neighbor or the hot guy they met that dropped his guard and showed that cruel side. But this story presents us with someone that surpasses the expected. My Cruel Lover may be the title but what we really find out is something we probably already knew.
Beckham is that alpha male that can make women drop panties quickly...if he wants. But the other side of him, that side that is not on the chase, is the part most dodge. “That attitude” is not for the weak of heart or mind or spine! Yes Beckham is known for being difficult to work for. But what many don’t know is the pain he hides and harbors. And that pain has definitely contributed to his current actions. Sometimes the heart is the last to heal.
Jacinta seems to be a vision straight from a magazine. Beautiful is an understatement, yet she does not seem to realize it. Of course to make matters worse, some of her prior decisions have not been the best. You might even think she was vengeful. But in actuality she has become a very strong woman with power and strengths she does not know she possesses. Visions into her future are clear and her mission in life is well defined. If she could only kick that one nagging passion that parks in the room next door.
T.L. Smith has penned a wonderful story of personal discovery. She has created a landscape that warns us to never judge that book by it’s cover...or in this story by his cufflinks. LOL Watching our characters tread the pathways to happiness is difficult at one moment and heartwarming the next. Sometimes power is not where one thinks. Submissions can be just as strong as dominance when encountered through loving eyes. And watching these two build to a very special happy ever after was well worth the viewing.
Great job T.L. Smith and I look forward to reading more soon!
Beckham is that alpha male that can make women drop panties quickly...if he wants. But the other side of him, that side that is not on the chase, is the part most dodge. “That attitude” is not for the weak of heart or mind or spine! Yes Beckham is known for being difficult to work for. But what many don’t know is the pain he hides and harbors. And that pain has definitely contributed to his current actions. Sometimes the heart is the last to heal.
Jacinta seems to be a vision straight from a magazine. Beautiful is an understatement, yet she does not seem to realize it. Of course to make matters worse, some of her prior decisions have not been the best. You might even think she was vengeful. But in actuality she has become a very strong woman with power and strengths she does not know she possesses. Visions into her future are clear and her mission in life is well defined. If she could only kick that one nagging passion that parks in the room next door.
T.L. Smith has penned a wonderful story of personal discovery. She has created a landscape that warns us to never judge that book by it’s cover...or in this story by his cufflinks. LOL Watching our characters tread the pathways to happiness is difficult at one moment and heartwarming the next. Sometimes power is not where one thinks. Submissions can be just as strong as dominance when encountered through loving eyes. And watching these two build to a very special happy ever after was well worth the viewing.
Great job T.L. Smith and I look forward to reading more soon!
May 5, 2021
T.L. Smith writes a hot, steamy, heartbreaking, lustful and addictive enemies to lovers story. This book had you hooked from the beginning with the heartbreak but then keeps you with all the twists that are throughout the book.
Jacinta has had a hard life from the man who got her pregnant, by someone’s ex-fiance and not wanting her or the baby, to marrying a guy that was basically there to help her and didn’t love her. Both men were/are involved with Rylee, her employer. She is living with her son, Oliver ad he is the world to her. She had no family turn to for help. She is now the assistant to Beckman, the part-owner of his family’s company with Rylee.
Beckman has lost the love of his life six years ago and still deals with it by going through women and drinking his pain away. He treats his employees like crap but pays them well. Well, this is not different for his assistant, Jacinta. She wants to quit or transferred within the company but he requests her to stay. He has said he will never fall in love again but then Jacinta shows up and maybe his thinking will change.
They are going away for a business trip to meet with new clients, what could possibly go wrong? Will they both give in to their feeling towards each other or keep it professional? This is where the lines get blurred and lust gives away to the boss/employee professionalism. Will Jacinta be able to live with herself after the trip? Will Beckman still the arrogant ass that people know him for?
The characters are perfect for each other and the sexual tension between them is all over the place, from dirty banter to hateful words that are thrown at each other. The writing is outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have not read the first two but I think I will as the back story sounds intriguing.
Jacinta has had a hard life from the man who got her pregnant, by someone’s ex-fiance and not wanting her or the baby, to marrying a guy that was basically there to help her and didn’t love her. Both men were/are involved with Rylee, her employer. She is living with her son, Oliver ad he is the world to her. She had no family turn to for help. She is now the assistant to Beckman, the part-owner of his family’s company with Rylee.
Beckman has lost the love of his life six years ago and still deals with it by going through women and drinking his pain away. He treats his employees like crap but pays them well. Well, this is not different for his assistant, Jacinta. She wants to quit or transferred within the company but he requests her to stay. He has said he will never fall in love again but then Jacinta shows up and maybe his thinking will change.
They are going away for a business trip to meet with new clients, what could possibly go wrong? Will they both give in to their feeling towards each other or keep it professional? This is where the lines get blurred and lust gives away to the boss/employee professionalism. Will Jacinta be able to live with herself after the trip? Will Beckman still the arrogant ass that people know him for?
The characters are perfect for each other and the sexual tension between them is all over the place, from dirty banter to hateful words that are thrown at each other. The writing is outstanding and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have not read the first two but I think I will as the back story sounds intriguing.
April 30, 2021
“You are ingrained in me now. I’m very selective, Jacinta, and I choose you.”
My Cruel Lover is the third book in the Wicked Poison series and can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading the first two books in the series because the backstory is important. While I was excited for Beckham’s story, especially given how he changed from events in the first book, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about Jacinta, but I ended up really liking her.
“I want to be someone’s first. I deserve to be someone’s first. I want someone to look at me and see only me. Not wish they were seeing the person they really want to be with. Be the touches they crave and wish were someone else’s.”
Jacinta had not had an easy life after her parents died. Her past has infamously tied her to Beckham’s sister, Rylee, but she has become friends with Rylee. Now Jacinta is just trying to move on and make a better life for her son. She now knows her self-worth, but she has trouble resisting Beckham’s allure.
“I see her differently than I have ever seen a woman in my life. I think about her all the time. She is my first thought each morning and my last every night.”
Beckham is definitely a cruel lover. I wanted to slap him for some of the things that comes out of his mouth and then he’d turn around and be that sweet boy from the first book. His heart was closed off after Paige’s death, but Jacinta’s sass and spirit intrigue him and he starts to feel again.
These two do not have an easy relationship and seem to hate each other most of the time, but they find something in each other that helps them feel safe and at peace. This unlikely pairing are the perfect match.
My Cruel Lover is the third book in the Wicked Poison series and can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading the first two books in the series because the backstory is important. While I was excited for Beckham’s story, especially given how he changed from events in the first book, I wasn’t sure how I would feel about Jacinta, but I ended up really liking her.
“I want to be someone’s first. I deserve to be someone’s first. I want someone to look at me and see only me. Not wish they were seeing the person they really want to be with. Be the touches they crave and wish were someone else’s.”
Jacinta had not had an easy life after her parents died. Her past has infamously tied her to Beckham’s sister, Rylee, but she has become friends with Rylee. Now Jacinta is just trying to move on and make a better life for her son. She now knows her self-worth, but she has trouble resisting Beckham’s allure.
“I see her differently than I have ever seen a woman in my life. I think about her all the time. She is my first thought each morning and my last every night.”
Beckham is definitely a cruel lover. I wanted to slap him for some of the things that comes out of his mouth and then he’d turn around and be that sweet boy from the first book. His heart was closed off after Paige’s death, but Jacinta’s sass and spirit intrigue him and he starts to feel again.
These two do not have an easy relationship and seem to hate each other most of the time, but they find something in each other that helps them feel safe and at peace. This unlikely pairing are the perfect match.
May 10, 2021
5 Cruel Stars! TL Smith blows me away every time... and this book is no different!
Beckham has had a dark past after losing someone super important to him and since that it's shaped him into the dark and cruel businessman he is today. He refuses to let anyone close to him or anywhere near his heart. That includes his new assistant. Jacinta is the new assistant and good friend of his sister. On her first day on the job, he fires her, but her sassy attitude refuses to quit and walk away. Their relationship is a cruel back and forth game, but with tons of heat... hold on to your seats!
TL Smith always writes a book that sucks me in from the first page and this book was no different. I've been hooked on this series since book one and each book just gets better and better. And as much as you want to hate Beckham, your heart just can't help but fall for him! And Jacinta is a woman most girls strive to be and I just love her! This book packs a powerful punch and I loved every single second of it!
May 5, 2021
My Cruel Lover is the third book in The Wicked Poison series by T.L Smith and is a brilliant enemies to lovers, office romance that I absolutely loved!
I was reeled in and hooked from the start. I loved Beckham and Jacinta's emotional, heart breaking and journey to find happiness.
Beckham's world was ripped apart 6 years ago when the love of his life was killed. He now drowns himself in alcohol and women to take away the pain. Never opening up his heart to anyone but his family, until his new assistant grabs his attention.
Jacinta has had her share of heartbreak and hurt. She has lost her parents, the man who she thought loved her, her husband. She still has her son, the only boy who has a piece of her heart. Her new boss may just be able to steal some if she lets him in.
I really loved this story. While it's different from the previous two books in this series, it's a really good different. I loved that the characters from the previous books were present. I loved how Jacinta didn't let Beckham walk over her, she is a strong single mother and it shows. Also that Beckham finally learns that he can love again. Their chemistry is hot and their connection is instant, even if they try to dent it.
T.L. Smith brings brilliant characters and a brilliant story that shouln't be missed.
I was reeled in and hooked from the start. I loved Beckham and Jacinta's emotional, heart breaking and journey to find happiness.
Beckham's world was ripped apart 6 years ago when the love of his life was killed. He now drowns himself in alcohol and women to take away the pain. Never opening up his heart to anyone but his family, until his new assistant grabs his attention.
Jacinta has had her share of heartbreak and hurt. She has lost her parents, the man who she thought loved her, her husband. She still has her son, the only boy who has a piece of her heart. Her new boss may just be able to steal some if she lets him in.
I really loved this story. While it's different from the previous two books in this series, it's a really good different. I loved that the characters from the previous books were present. I loved how Jacinta didn't let Beckham walk over her, she is a strong single mother and it shows. Also that Beckham finally learns that he can love again. Their chemistry is hot and their connection is instant, even if they try to dent it.
T.L. Smith brings brilliant characters and a brilliant story that shouln't be missed.
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