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Salon Games #4
Keep My Secrets
To the outside world, Dane Connelly is the playboy heir of a media mogul, his life a series of one-night stands with no commitments. Only in the Salon does he satisfy his darker urges with willing partners. Life was perfect…until his best friend fell in love. Now Dane knows exactly what he’s been missing—and exactly who he wants.
Talia Driscoll enjoys creating perfection. She loves bright, glittery parties and fairy tale weddings. But she knows the illusion is short-lived. Nothing lasts forever and everyone lies to get what they want. After all, she lies about her true identity every day.
After an explosive night at the Salon, Dane is determined to sway the reluctant Talia to be his completely. But the secrets that keep them apart are at odds with the erotic passion that draws them together…
Talia Driscoll enjoys creating perfection. She loves bright, glittery parties and fairy tale weddings. But she knows the illusion is short-lived. Nothing lasts forever and everyone lies to get what they want. After all, she lies about her true identity every day.
After an explosive night at the Salon, Dane is determined to sway the reluctant Talia to be his completely. But the secrets that keep them apart are at odds with the erotic passion that draws them together…
312 pages, Paperback
First published June 16, 2015
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Stephanie Julian
163 books1,056 followersStephanie Julian is a USA Today and New York Time best-selling author of contemporary and paranormal romance. She writes stories with sultry heat and sweet heart.
She is the author of the best-selling Salon Games and Indecent series. INVITE ME IN (previously published as BY PRIVATE INVITATION) was an RT Magazine Top Pick. AN INDECENT PROPOSITION was named by BookBub as one of the 20 Best Erotic Books.
Stephanie is happily married to a Springsteen fanatic and the mother of two hairy sons.
Find out why reviewers call Stephanie's stories "fascinating," "truly fantastic," "intoxicating," "highly imaginative" and "hot enough to peel paint."
She is the author of the best-selling Salon Games and Indecent series. INVITE ME IN (previously published as BY PRIVATE INVITATION) was an RT Magazine Top Pick. AN INDECENT PROPOSITION was named by BookBub as one of the 20 Best Erotic Books.
Stephanie is happily married to a Springsteen fanatic and the mother of two hairy sons.
Find out why reviewers call Stephanie's stories "fascinating," "truly fantastic," "intoxicating," "highly imaginative" and "hot enough to peel paint."
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August 1, 2015
Sinfully hot and endlessly exciting. That is how I’d describe this one. Julian creates a world that combines all the eroticism of The Salon Games with an emotional component that tugged at my heart throughout. The well-developed setting lays the scene for this novel that combines emotional turmoil, budding relationships, and real life tragedies in a manner that held my attention throughout.
On top of this fantastically plotted story, Julian has created an unforgettable cast of characters. The main couple is so well developed that you feel as if you’re living alongside them. The relationship between these two may have been intense & quick to start, but they really took the time to get to know one another. I appreciated the fact that the relationship was based on more than simply chemistry right from the beginning. That said, the sex was hot enough to make you sizzle, but was also so much more. It added to the relationship and bond between the characters. Julian also develops her supporting cast in a manner that really brings out the tight bonds within this group. I loved getting to know each and every one of them as they all added their own flair to the story.
Julian has definitely created a novel that cranks up the heat factor and creates an unforgettable, believable, and truly enjoyable world for readers to get lost in. It’s a fantastic addition to the series, or a hot read on its own that will leave you dying to go back and read the rest of the series. This is truly a novel that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
On top of this fantastically plotted story, Julian has created an unforgettable cast of characters. The main couple is so well developed that you feel as if you’re living alongside them. The relationship between these two may have been intense & quick to start, but they really took the time to get to know one another. I appreciated the fact that the relationship was based on more than simply chemistry right from the beginning. That said, the sex was hot enough to make you sizzle, but was also so much more. It added to the relationship and bond between the characters. Julian also develops her supporting cast in a manner that really brings out the tight bonds within this group. I loved getting to know each and every one of them as they all added their own flair to the story.
Julian has definitely created a novel that cranks up the heat factor and creates an unforgettable, believable, and truly enjoyable world for readers to get lost in. It’s a fantastic addition to the series, or a hot read on its own that will leave you dying to go back and read the rest of the series. This is truly a novel that I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.
Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.
July 22, 2015
Great book to co tinue this series, Dane is notyour typical rich alpha male, we see that he has thoughts, feelings and he actually works. He is great with his nieces and the rest of his family and friends. I like the fact that he realizes that the relationship he has with ananbelle and jared isn't what he is looking for long term and when Talia comes along he goes after what he wants, but manages to give her the space and time she requires without being too pushy. the only reason I did not give the book a five star rating was when Talia found out that Dane had a relationship with her best ftiend Anabelle even thoubh it was a threesome with Jared and happened before he became involved with Talia it was kind of a let down that she was just like ok. I would still be a little upset that they had become involved, but would have eventually gotten over it.
June 16, 2015
Dane Connelly is obsessed with his best friend’s (Jared “Jed” Golden) fiancée, Annabelle. We originally met this trio in the first book of the series, and three books later we learn that Dane continues to frequently participate in an M-F-M menage with the pair. He loves both Jeb and Annabelle, not romantically but as close friends, and he hasn’t found another woman who interests him like Annabelle.
Talia Driscoll is a career-driven event planner, who is organizing Jared and Annabelle’s upcoming nuptials. She is hiding a long-kept secret about her family that no one, not even her closest friends Annabelle, Kate, and Sabrina, know. Whatever it is, it keeps Talia from making close ties to any man. So when she feels an itch for some hot lovin’, she knows playboy Dane will do just fine for a one-night stand.
Oh Dane, poor Dane. I immediately fell hard for this sexy man who is emotionally confused and has so much love to give, as he watches all his best friends each find love and pair off. He knows he doesn’t love Annabelle or Jed as more than good friends and is aware that his relationship with them is preventing him from moving on with his own life. Not that he’s looking for any sort of romantic relationship, but with the pair getting married, he recognizes it’s time to move on. I love that he’s so self-aware and confident, making him a three-dimensional character rather than just another rich playboy. Yet when it comes to Talia, he has an edge of uncertainty as he gives her all of himself. It is refreshing to see the male lead putting himself out there without assurances that the female lead will reciprocate.
Because the author does such a good job developing Talia’s character as a closely-guarded, self-reliant woman, I didn't connect as deeply with her as I did with Dane. Tally has valid reasons to keep her secrets, and her fear of any sort of relationship with Dane is well-founded. Knowing how difficult it is for her to let down her guard makes the times she does all the more rewarding. Additionally, knowing that her secrets would eventually have to come out created a level tension to the overall story. I really enjoyed Dane and Tally as a couple. Tally is perfect for Dane and knowing she's one of Annabelle's best friends added an edge of uncomfortable tension that kept me reading, worried yet hoping for the best.
The eroticism of the overall story kicks up a notch in Do Not Disturb with the reintroduction of the Salon - a private sexual playground for Dane, Jed, and others. While the book isn’t overly sex-heavy or crazily kinky, there is some exhibitionism and light bondage. There was even a “sex” party the night before the wedding, which had me on edge. First, because it is shared from Talia's POV, and she's excited yet apprehensive about what will happen. This translates well onto the page emotionally, giving the scene an easy tension. However the fact that Talia is unaware of Dane’s sexual relationship with Annabelle makes the entire scene over the top. I was apprehensive, worried what would happen when/if she finds out. However, overall, the scene is erotically charged and probably the most sexual of the series. The only slightly off-putting part for me was the introduction of several members at the Salon, which felt like the author setting up future books. It just felt like the wrong place/time to meet these people and learn about their problems, when we haven’t met them in previous books.
Overall, Do Not Disturb is a highly sensual and erotic love story, rounded out by a well-developed ensemble of characters and a captivating, tension-filled storyline. My biggest complaint is that the book was over before I wanted it to end. I enjoyed watching Dane fall hard and fully embrace his feelings for Talia. Do Not Disturb could be read as a stand alone; however, the entire Salon Games series is simply wonderful, and the fact that we meet Dane in the first book, By Private Invitation, I highly recommend readers start at the beginning. Regardless of where you begin your journey, Do Not Disturb is one of my top reads for 2015.
My Rating: A, Loved It
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Review copy provided by publisher
Talia Driscoll is a career-driven event planner, who is organizing Jared and Annabelle’s upcoming nuptials. She is hiding a long-kept secret about her family that no one, not even her closest friends Annabelle, Kate, and Sabrina, know. Whatever it is, it keeps Talia from making close ties to any man. So when she feels an itch for some hot lovin’, she knows playboy Dane will do just fine for a one-night stand.
Oh Dane, poor Dane. I immediately fell hard for this sexy man who is emotionally confused and has so much love to give, as he watches all his best friends each find love and pair off. He knows he doesn’t love Annabelle or Jed as more than good friends and is aware that his relationship with them is preventing him from moving on with his own life. Not that he’s looking for any sort of romantic relationship, but with the pair getting married, he recognizes it’s time to move on. I love that he’s so self-aware and confident, making him a three-dimensional character rather than just another rich playboy. Yet when it comes to Talia, he has an edge of uncertainty as he gives her all of himself. It is refreshing to see the male lead putting himself out there without assurances that the female lead will reciprocate.
Because the author does such a good job developing Talia’s character as a closely-guarded, self-reliant woman, I didn't connect as deeply with her as I did with Dane. Tally has valid reasons to keep her secrets, and her fear of any sort of relationship with Dane is well-founded. Knowing how difficult it is for her to let down her guard makes the times she does all the more rewarding. Additionally, knowing that her secrets would eventually have to come out created a level tension to the overall story. I really enjoyed Dane and Tally as a couple. Tally is perfect for Dane and knowing she's one of Annabelle's best friends added an edge of uncomfortable tension that kept me reading, worried yet hoping for the best.
The eroticism of the overall story kicks up a notch in Do Not Disturb with the reintroduction of the Salon - a private sexual playground for Dane, Jed, and others. While the book isn’t overly sex-heavy or crazily kinky, there is some exhibitionism and light bondage. There was even a “sex” party the night before the wedding, which had me on edge. First, because it is shared from Talia's POV, and she's excited yet apprehensive about what will happen. This translates well onto the page emotionally, giving the scene an easy tension. However the fact that Talia is unaware of Dane’s sexual relationship with Annabelle makes the entire scene over the top. I was apprehensive, worried what would happen when/if she finds out. However, overall, the scene is erotically charged and probably the most sexual of the series. The only slightly off-putting part for me was the introduction of several members at the Salon, which felt like the author setting up future books. It just felt like the wrong place/time to meet these people and learn about their problems, when we haven’t met them in previous books.
Overall, Do Not Disturb is a highly sensual and erotic love story, rounded out by a well-developed ensemble of characters and a captivating, tension-filled storyline. My biggest complaint is that the book was over before I wanted it to end. I enjoyed watching Dane fall hard and fully embrace his feelings for Talia. Do Not Disturb could be read as a stand alone; however, the entire Salon Games series is simply wonderful, and the fact that we meet Dane in the first book, By Private Invitation, I highly recommend readers start at the beginning. Regardless of where you begin your journey, Do Not Disturb is one of my top reads for 2015.
My Rating: A, Loved It
Originally posted at That's What I'm Talking About
Review copy provided by publisher
September 18, 2016
Title: Do Not Disturb
Author: Stephanie Julian
Publisher/Year: Penguin Publishing 6/6/15
Length: 221 Pages
Series: Salon Games #4
Overview
A seductive affair is twisted by secrets in the latest Salon Games novel from the author of Over Exposed.
To the outside world, Dane Connelly is the playboy heir of a media mogul, his life a series of one-night stands with no commitments. Only in the Salon does he satisfy his darker urges with willing partners. Life was perfect…until his best friend fell in love. Now Dane knows exactly what he’s been missing—and exactly who he wants.
Talia Driscoll enjoys creating perfection. She loves bright, glittery parties and fairy tale weddings. But she knows the illusion is short-lived. Nothing lasts forever and everyone lies to get what they want. After all, she lies about her true identity every day.
After an explosive night at the Salon, Dane is determined to sway the reluctant Talia to be his completely. But the secrets that keep them apart are at odds with the erotic passion that draws them together…
My Thoughts
Here i thought we were going to get a saga about Baz and instead we get another leading lady and gentleman, ones that we've really not seen before.
We meet Talia who is the wedding planner for Annabelle, but also in the tight knit group of friends who are all best friends, her belle, kate,and Bree. That means that we know that we're going to get a lot of girl power and lot of great insights all around.
We meet Dane, who's best friends with Jared and also had an interesting bond with Belle and Jared - he's been a staple part of their threesome for some time now, and there's a lot of love in there, but lucky for everyone, it's not a love that will get in the way of the wedding. and lucky for him, it'll open himself up to the chance that maybe there's a girl who's worthy of more than a one night stand.
So in this next installment, we get to see how Dane conquers his fears of having a relationship, and Talia overcoming her own desire not to have one as well. She's got her own dark and secret past that no one knows about and she's always feared that if she let someone in, they would learn it all and her life would end.
Throughout this story, we get exactly what i love from Ms Julian. We have a lot of play time in the Salon and hot and steamy isn't even the right word for it. If you like to watch, you get an eye ful and it's soo sexy and passionate that you can't help but need to take a breath. Then there's the fact that the scenes are so descriptive and you feel like you're right there with Talia and Dane that there's only so much you can take until they find their way out of their sex haze. Intense right?
So as you can expect, it's only a matter of time that Dane's secret of being part of the Belle/Jared threesome comes out and then it's a matter of time before Talia's past comes to kick her in the butt - so it's really just a question of what that will that do to them, if what they have is strong enough to make it and if they even want to try. I think that it's a really well played finale to the story - and i'm guessing that it may be the end of the series - but not quite sure.
Author: Stephanie Julian
Publisher/Year: Penguin Publishing 6/6/15
Length: 221 Pages
Series: Salon Games #4
Overview
A seductive affair is twisted by secrets in the latest Salon Games novel from the author of Over Exposed.
To the outside world, Dane Connelly is the playboy heir of a media mogul, his life a series of one-night stands with no commitments. Only in the Salon does he satisfy his darker urges with willing partners. Life was perfect…until his best friend fell in love. Now Dane knows exactly what he’s been missing—and exactly who he wants.
Talia Driscoll enjoys creating perfection. She loves bright, glittery parties and fairy tale weddings. But she knows the illusion is short-lived. Nothing lasts forever and everyone lies to get what they want. After all, she lies about her true identity every day.
After an explosive night at the Salon, Dane is determined to sway the reluctant Talia to be his completely. But the secrets that keep them apart are at odds with the erotic passion that draws them together…
My Thoughts
Here i thought we were going to get a saga about Baz and instead we get another leading lady and gentleman, ones that we've really not seen before.
We meet Talia who is the wedding planner for Annabelle, but also in the tight knit group of friends who are all best friends, her belle, kate,and Bree. That means that we know that we're going to get a lot of girl power and lot of great insights all around.
We meet Dane, who's best friends with Jared and also had an interesting bond with Belle and Jared - he's been a staple part of their threesome for some time now, and there's a lot of love in there, but lucky for everyone, it's not a love that will get in the way of the wedding. and lucky for him, it'll open himself up to the chance that maybe there's a girl who's worthy of more than a one night stand.
So in this next installment, we get to see how Dane conquers his fears of having a relationship, and Talia overcoming her own desire not to have one as well. She's got her own dark and secret past that no one knows about and she's always feared that if she let someone in, they would learn it all and her life would end.
Throughout this story, we get exactly what i love from Ms Julian. We have a lot of play time in the Salon and hot and steamy isn't even the right word for it. If you like to watch, you get an eye ful and it's soo sexy and passionate that you can't help but need to take a breath. Then there's the fact that the scenes are so descriptive and you feel like you're right there with Talia and Dane that there's only so much you can take until they find their way out of their sex haze. Intense right?
So as you can expect, it's only a matter of time that Dane's secret of being part of the Belle/Jared threesome comes out and then it's a matter of time before Talia's past comes to kick her in the butt - so it's really just a question of what that will that do to them, if what they have is strong enough to make it and if they even want to try. I think that it's a really well played finale to the story - and i'm guessing that it may be the end of the series - but not quite sure.
June 26, 2015
GENRE: Contemporary
THEME: Mature, Romance
RECEIVED: Tour
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REVIEW:
I have so been missing out! This is my first try reading the Salon Games as well as a title by Stephanie Julian. I’m happy to say I enjoyed every steamy and emotional driven moment. Since this is the fourth in the series, I would say try starting at book one, I really wanted to know more of the past of Dane, Annabelle and Jed, and I feel I would of gotten more connected to them all if I had read about their coupling. Again, this is just my opinion you can still easily dive into this book without reading the rest.
Dane Connelly has a unique connection with his best friends a fiancé Annabelle. He cares for them both as good friends but with their wedding coming up he knows its time to move on. Thus comes in Talia, Annabelle’s best friend and an event planner. The attraction sparks between Talia and Dane, they cant seem to get enough of each other but Talia doesn’t know the ménage relationship Dane shares with her friends.
I found Talia and Danes relationship refreshing, yes they sleep together quickly, but they develop this undeniable bond. Talia has a big secret and Dane is dealing his relationship with his friends. But I couldn’t get enough of their passion and the scenes in the Salon were smoking hot. But be warned there is some tension from both sides once the secrets start unraveling.
Overall there is something about Dane that just stole my heart, his dominant and sweet side just makes a girl go weak at the knees. Talia is someone he really needed, they both worked career wise and romantic wise. My only issue was with Annabelle, I wasn’t a big fan of hers, and something just hit me the wrong way with her. I want to read the first book so I can get more of her perspective. In the end its all about the power couple, I loved the writing and the romance, I look forward to reading more of the couples introduced and the Salon. If your looking for a well written plot with some twist and tension, and of course memorable smoking hot romance, this is the book for you.
THEME: Mature, Romance
RECEIVED: Tour
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
I have so been missing out! This is my first try reading the Salon Games as well as a title by Stephanie Julian. I’m happy to say I enjoyed every steamy and emotional driven moment. Since this is the fourth in the series, I would say try starting at book one, I really wanted to know more of the past of Dane, Annabelle and Jed, and I feel I would of gotten more connected to them all if I had read about their coupling. Again, this is just my opinion you can still easily dive into this book without reading the rest.
Dane Connelly has a unique connection with his best friends a fiancé Annabelle. He cares for them both as good friends but with their wedding coming up he knows its time to move on. Thus comes in Talia, Annabelle’s best friend and an event planner. The attraction sparks between Talia and Dane, they cant seem to get enough of each other but Talia doesn’t know the ménage relationship Dane shares with her friends.
I found Talia and Danes relationship refreshing, yes they sleep together quickly, but they develop this undeniable bond. Talia has a big secret and Dane is dealing his relationship with his friends. But I couldn’t get enough of their passion and the scenes in the Salon were smoking hot. But be warned there is some tension from both sides once the secrets start unraveling.
Overall there is something about Dane that just stole my heart, his dominant and sweet side just makes a girl go weak at the knees. Talia is someone he really needed, they both worked career wise and romantic wise. My only issue was with Annabelle, I wasn’t a big fan of hers, and something just hit me the wrong way with her. I want to read the first book so I can get more of her perspective. In the end its all about the power couple, I loved the writing and the romance, I look forward to reading more of the couples introduced and the Salon. If your looking for a well written plot with some twist and tension, and of course memorable smoking hot romance, this is the book for you.
June 20, 2015
OMG! Why have I not heard of this author or this series before?! Do Not Disturb is a captivating story with great characters and a wonderful setting. Stephanie Julian has created a wonderful world full of fascinating characters, hunky men and deliciously kinky sex. The sensual paradise known as The Salon is the perfect background for the fun, sexy stories that also have intriguing plot lines and plenty of raw emotion. The author drew me into this world, and I really felt like I knew these characters. I had no problem reading this book without reading the previous books, it works fine as a standalone, but I enjoyed this one so much that I may go back and read the others.
Dane has been the third person in his best friend Jared's relationship with Annabelle for a while now, but he's beginning to want more. And when he meets Jared and Annabelle's wedding planner, Talia, he knows who he wants 'more' with - but convincing Talia to commit to more than a one night stand won't be easy. Talia has a troubled past and has some big secrets which stop her from getting involved with anyone, as in her eyes love only leads to pain.
The passion and chemistry between these two is undeniable, I'm surprised my kindle didn't burst into flames! I enjoyed the scenes in the Salon, they were hot, hot, hot with a nice kinky edge. I found this book to be very emotional too, especially regarding Talia's past which is catching up with her. I really felt Talia's pain and wanted her to confide in Dane, and I also felt for Dane and understood his frustration when Talia continued to shut him out. Dane was a real sweetheart - strong and dominant with a fun, caring side. I really enjoyed this book and loved everything about it, it is a real gem - five stars!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
Dane has been the third person in his best friend Jared's relationship with Annabelle for a while now, but he's beginning to want more. And when he meets Jared and Annabelle's wedding planner, Talia, he knows who he wants 'more' with - but convincing Talia to commit to more than a one night stand won't be easy. Talia has a troubled past and has some big secrets which stop her from getting involved with anyone, as in her eyes love only leads to pain.
The passion and chemistry between these two is undeniable, I'm surprised my kindle didn't burst into flames! I enjoyed the scenes in the Salon, they were hot, hot, hot with a nice kinky edge. I found this book to be very emotional too, especially regarding Talia's past which is catching up with her. I really felt Talia's pain and wanted her to confide in Dane, and I also felt for Dane and understood his frustration when Talia continued to shut him out. Dane was a real sweetheart - strong and dominant with a fun, caring side. I really enjoyed this book and loved everything about it, it is a real gem - five stars!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
June 19, 2015
This was my kind of book. Sexy and angsty, Oh yeah baby!! Dane is our male lead and I really enjoyed reading his POV (Dual POV story LOVE). He wasn’t just a rich alpha male who you love to hate, he actually puts his thoughts and feelings out there and hopes for the best, which is so refreshing. Now don’t get me wrong that man is still sex on legs he just knows what he wants and has no problem stating it. The only thing about Dane I didn’t get was his obsession with Annabelle, his best friend’s finance`. Apparently they have a “sharing is caring” situation that had I have read the earlier books I would’ve known. They do discuss it throughout the book, however, so don’t feel like you HAVE to read the other ones. Anyway, he is kinda stuck and unable to move on because of his “feelings” for Annabelle even though he doesn’t want a “relationship” just someone he is just as sexually compatible with as well as a good friend. Is it just me or do most men not realize this pretty much makes up a relationship? Boys can be so dumb.
Talia is a pretty cool girl, she is so career focused that Dane is right up her alley. He is a sexy, not looking for a relationship and can f*ck like a God but he is also Annabelle’s friend and she is planning Annabelle’s wedding so their might be a conflict of interest. Ya think!!??! Tally is sure she can separate business from pleasure with no problem, couple that with the fact that she doesn’t know that Annabelle has sampled the “goods” as well and we have our angst folks. Tally also has a secret from her past that keeps you turning the pages to figure out.
So 4.5 stars for this sexy summer read folks. I loved the Salon scene and I am sure you will too!! Pick this book up today if you can.
Talia is a pretty cool girl, she is so career focused that Dane is right up her alley. He is a sexy, not looking for a relationship and can f*ck like a God but he is also Annabelle’s friend and she is planning Annabelle’s wedding so their might be a conflict of interest. Ya think!!??! Tally is sure she can separate business from pleasure with no problem, couple that with the fact that she doesn’t know that Annabelle has sampled the “goods” as well and we have our angst folks. Tally also has a secret from her past that keeps you turning the pages to figure out.
So 4.5 stars for this sexy summer read folks. I loved the Salon scene and I am sure you will too!! Pick this book up today if you can.
July 16, 2015
WOW!!! HOT! HOT! HOT! Those are the main words that come to mind. Also…wonderful, great and fantastic. Stephanie Julian has hit another out of the park!!!!
Talia has secrets. Well, really one big secret. She has re-invented herself and when doing that she became this ultra conservative, straight laced, “perfect” business woman. She had to in order to make it. She had to show no fear and not allow her past to interfere with her future. She’s an event planner and her business thrives on her being always in control.
Dane likes everything he sees about Talia. She’s driven and determined and really put together. Not to mention completely beautiful. But it’s the fire in her that comes out when he least expects it that really turns him on. He begins to see that underneath all the control is a woman that desires and NEEDS to let it all go. Once he gets a taste of this….can he walk away?
Talia has to push Dane away. He doesn’t know everything about her, he can see her out of control (no matter how much she loves it) and he definitely can’t know her secrets. Part of her secret is regarding his family. Can she allow him to control her? Can she allow herself some fun? But mostly can she allow herself to fall in love?
Talia and Dane’s story is fantastic. It’s really HOT too!!! I loved this book and I’m sure you will too. Please go 1click!! You won’t be sorry!!!
Highly Recommend!!!
Talia has secrets. Well, really one big secret. She has re-invented herself and when doing that she became this ultra conservative, straight laced, “perfect” business woman. She had to in order to make it. She had to show no fear and not allow her past to interfere with her future. She’s an event planner and her business thrives on her being always in control.
Dane likes everything he sees about Talia. She’s driven and determined and really put together. Not to mention completely beautiful. But it’s the fire in her that comes out when he least expects it that really turns him on. He begins to see that underneath all the control is a woman that desires and NEEDS to let it all go. Once he gets a taste of this….can he walk away?
Talia has to push Dane away. He doesn’t know everything about her, he can see her out of control (no matter how much she loves it) and he definitely can’t know her secrets. Part of her secret is regarding his family. Can she allow him to control her? Can she allow herself some fun? But mostly can she allow herself to fall in love?
Talia and Dane’s story is fantastic. It’s really HOT too!!! I loved this book and I’m sure you will too. Please go 1click!! You won’t be sorry!!!
Highly Recommend!!!
June 28, 2015
I was gonna give this book a two at least, but then the ending happened. The anti-climatic ending disappointed me tremendously. I felt cheated. I felt as if the author built up the vibe but then she got lazy because let me tell you, that ending was half-assed.
When Talia found out about the prior sexual relationship Dane had with both Anabelle and Jared, she was surprisingly okay with it. That was really unrealistic. Yeah, sure she was surprised at first and she did almost freeze herself to death but after that, on the very same day , she was like "Oh the hell with it!" Umm no.
The guy you're falling for was having a sexual relationship with one of your best friends. No girl should feel okay with that! She might get over it but not so soon. Make him work for it, Talia! I was very disappointed in her for that. Not to mention it's very out of character.
Oh well.
When Talia found out about the prior sexual relationship Dane had with both Anabelle and Jared, she was surprisingly okay with it. That was really unrealistic. Yeah, sure she was surprised at first and she did almost freeze herself to death but after that, on the very same day , she was like "Oh the hell with it!" Umm no.
The guy you're falling for was having a sexual relationship with one of your best friends. No girl should feel okay with that! She might get over it but not so soon. Make him work for it, Talia! I was very disappointed in her for that. Not to mention it's very out of character.
Oh well.
June 18, 2015
This latest addition to The Salon Games is sizzling from beginning to end. Stephanie brings us into this hedonistic group right along with Talia as she falls head over heels with Dane. And what a scorching tumble they take together. Their relationship begins by getting to know each other and quickly moves on to super steamy moments shared. I also loved the glimpse we get of the people around them. And quite a kinky vision it is. Dane really comes out of his playboy shell to go after more with Talia. There are so many layers to this man that I couldn't help but want more of him. Watching his friends find forever love doesn't cause him to go crazy to find that. It makes him ponder his life and what he wants. Then Talia comes into his life. Tally is definitely his match in and out of the bedroom. I so enjoyed their story.
I give Do Not Disturb 4 hearts!
I give Do Not Disturb 4 hearts!
June 23, 2015
Can we say HOT. Because this book was it, and then some. This is just one of the things I loved about it.
It is a very well tracked story, everything made sense and it keeps you glued to it at every moment.
The back story to the main character, specially Talia's is like any other, bad father is an understatement in this book. And an amzong kick ass mom is. One that moved heaven and earth to protect her kids. Talia swore men off, because of the image she has of her dad that is until Dane crosses paths with her.
Will the womanizer fall at Talia's feet? If he does, will her past destroy their chances at a HEA? 1-click amazing story to have in your kindle library.
It is a very well tracked story, everything made sense and it keeps you glued to it at every moment.
The back story to the main character, specially Talia's is like any other, bad father is an understatement in this book. And an amzong kick ass mom is. One that moved heaven and earth to protect her kids. Talia swore men off, because of the image she has of her dad that is until Dane crosses paths with her.
Will the womanizer fall at Talia's feet? If he does, will her past destroy their chances at a HEA? 1-click amazing story to have in your kindle library.
June 19, 2015
Highly combustible read! This book is part of the Salon Games series. Dane and Talia are explosive together. Fans of this series will be thrilled their favorite characters from previous books make appearances. If you're like me and have not read the others, this book is pure awesomeness all on it's own. Loved everything about it and wouldn't change a thing. Can't wait to see what this author has in store for us next!
July 16, 2015
Okay, I was VERY surprised by this series. This 4th book is every bit as delicious as the first three. It's a light touch of BDSM with a twist of humor. You will love it!
Dane is hawt!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dane is hawt!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 7, 2015
Wow!
This book is so hot I had to put it down and stand in front of the air conditioner to cool off a couple of times. Dane is so sexy and dominant. Talia is no pushover, but enjoys giving up control. This is my favorite of the Salon books next to Sabrina and Greg's story.
This book is so hot I had to put it down and stand in front of the air conditioner to cool off a couple of times. Dane is so sexy and dominant. Talia is no pushover, but enjoys giving up control. This is my favorite of the Salon books next to Sabrina and Greg's story.
December 4, 2018
First of all, I was very disappointed with the little bits of Greg and Sabrina that we were shown. She really doesn't seem all that happy, sex notwithstanding.
Next, Dane keeps saying that he wants to show Talia that he wants her for more than just the sex...and then never really does. His intentions are there, but the follow-through is lacking.
Finally, the ending was too rushed. Talia basically finds out that Dane has been fucking her close friend, and everyone else seemed to know about it, but we're just supposed to shrug it off? Um, what about all that talk about at he beginning of the book when Talia reflects on the betrayal of friends when she was a teenager? There should have been a tie-in here.
Then, he goes and digs into her past but that violation also gets shrugged off. He's worried that he triggered an "alarm" with his search but no one answers the alarm? Why mention it then? For that matter, what was the document that the lawyer needed Talia to sign? And even though her first "attack" was one of anger, subsequent ones all seemed to revolve around panic/helplessness. Why mention anger if it's only going to be used to set-up her roller derby past, which feels like it was basicaly thrown in just to give Talia an interesting "quirk".
And again, Dane has been fucking her friend and a variety of other women in the Salon at the start of the book. He has "been spending a lot of time there, when he wasn't spending it in bed with Annabelle and Jed. Which hadn't happened in weeks." So, it's been weeks since Annabelle, but he's been sticking it to other women; presumably to take his mind off his admitted "obsession" with Annabelle. Then he meets Talia and is suddenly obsessed with her? Dude sounds like a full-on stalker, if not a serial killer with a weird fixation.
(Look, I've nothing against menage when it's done well. I've nothing against reformed manwhores when there is sufficient time between the last fuck and being with the heroine. There was nothing like that here.)
And finally, what the hell was all that talk about the Janet Freeman case in the first chapter? How would Dane help? Is he hacking something? Is he travelling to get the kid back from the father? Because if it's supposed to be an expose on the situation, he should have taken it to his brother the former investigative journalist, and not using his travel magazine to get anything moving. This just didn't make sense.
There was just too much going on and not enough pay-off. Stuff mentioned at the beginning of the book never gets mentioned again. Too much time spent on introduction to the Salon (we're on book fucking #4, we know what it is and what it looks like), and kinky sex. But, oh, well. Dane has a great cock and makes her give up control. All must be forgiven. (As an aside, if you're going to write about him being a Dom, and she practically has an out-of-body experience when she lets go fully, you really should reference sub-space and proper after care. She pretty much passes out and he does nothing but untie her and fuck her.)
Sadly this series just seems to be continually going downhill. I'll read the next in the series, only because I really like Baz. But if there's no payoff regarding this mysterious woman that came between him and his bandmate, I'll be passing on any more books from this author.
Next, Dane keeps saying that he wants to show Talia that he wants her for more than just the sex...and then never really does. His intentions are there, but the follow-through is lacking.
Finally, the ending was too rushed. Talia basically finds out that Dane has been fucking her close friend, and everyone else seemed to know about it, but we're just supposed to shrug it off? Um, what about all that talk about at he beginning of the book when Talia reflects on the betrayal of friends when she was a teenager? There should have been a tie-in here.
Then, he goes and digs into her past but that violation also gets shrugged off. He's worried that he triggered an "alarm" with his search but no one answers the alarm? Why mention it then? For that matter, what was the document that the lawyer needed Talia to sign? And even though her first "attack" was one of anger, subsequent ones all seemed to revolve around panic/helplessness. Why mention anger if it's only going to be used to set-up her roller derby past, which feels like it was basicaly thrown in just to give Talia an interesting "quirk".
And again, Dane has been fucking her friend and a variety of other women in the Salon at the start of the book. He has "been spending a lot of time there, when he wasn't spending it in bed with Annabelle and Jed. Which hadn't happened in weeks." So, it's been weeks since Annabelle, but he's been sticking it to other women; presumably to take his mind off his admitted "obsession" with Annabelle. Then he meets Talia and is suddenly obsessed with her? Dude sounds like a full-on stalker, if not a serial killer with a weird fixation.
(Look, I've nothing against menage when it's done well. I've nothing against reformed manwhores when there is sufficient time between the last fuck and being with the heroine. There was nothing like that here.)
And finally, what the hell was all that talk about the Janet Freeman case in the first chapter? How would Dane help? Is he hacking something? Is he travelling to get the kid back from the father? Because if it's supposed to be an expose on the situation, he should have taken it to his brother the former investigative journalist, and not using his travel magazine to get anything moving. This just didn't make sense.
There was just too much going on and not enough pay-off. Stuff mentioned at the beginning of the book never gets mentioned again. Too much time spent on introduction to the Salon (we're on book fucking #4, we know what it is and what it looks like), and kinky sex. But, oh, well. Dane has a great cock and makes her give up control. All must be forgiven. (As an aside, if you're going to write about him being a Dom, and she practically has an out-of-body experience when she lets go fully, you really should reference sub-space and proper after care. She pretty much passes out and he does nothing but untie her and fuck her.)
Sadly this series just seems to be continually going downhill. I'll read the next in the series, only because I really like Baz. But if there's no payoff regarding this mysterious woman that came between him and his bandmate, I'll be passing on any more books from this author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 1, 2021
P.E.R.F.E.C.T.I.O.N🤗💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Stephanie Julian's "Salon Games" series is perfectly written from the first book to the last book. I swear you will never find a PERFECT series from Book One to Book Five💖 They are perfectly written, they complement each other and from start to finish they are insanely separate getting better and better. BUT this book "KEEP MY SECRETS" is my favourite one outta all of them. Dane & Talia's story covers everything, you'll be crying, heartbroken then jumping for joy. You will not be disappointed and if your like me you'll buy the paperbacks as well💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Stephanie Julian's "Salon Games" series is perfectly written from the first book to the last book. I swear you will never find a PERFECT series from Book One to Book Five💖 They are perfectly written, they complement each other and from start to finish they are insanely separate getting better and better. BUT this book "KEEP MY SECRETS" is my favourite one outta all of them. Dane & Talia's story covers everything, you'll be crying, heartbroken then jumping for joy. You will not be disappointed and if your like me you'll buy the paperbacks as well💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
April 10, 2021
Heart stopping story
Nothing is certain in this world and sometimes you have to take a chance and that is what Talia had to figure out and Dane was the man to help her. Full of characters we love and red hot sex and passion this is a story that will burn your kindle and make you want to change places.
Nothing is certain in this world and sometimes you have to take a chance and that is what Talia had to figure out and Dane was the man to help her. Full of characters we love and red hot sex and passion this is a story that will burn your kindle and make you want to change places.
February 4, 2025
Brilliant,brilliant,brilliant
The best book I've read in a long time,I just couldn't put it down,and it had a good end ,but I wish it had gone on a bit more,I didn't want it to finish as soon as it did.
The best book I've read in a long time,I just couldn't put it down,and it had a good end ,but I wish it had gone on a bit more,I didn't want it to finish as soon as it did.
May 4, 2017
This series has a good story line.
Good story line.
A question? Why does everyone have sex the same way? Just a thought
I Like all the books from this author.
Good story line.
A question? Why does everyone have sex the same way? Just a thought
I Like all the books from this author.
March 5, 2023
This was okay. I don’t really feel like it had much of a plot though. Smut was decent though!
November 18, 2025
sex with a side of event planning
June 19, 2015
Do Not Disturb is (I think) the third book in the Salon series. The Salon is a freaky sex club where most of the characters in the book have gone to play....well, freaky sex games. Dane is one of the freaky sex players who most recently was involved in a threesome with his best friend and his fiance. When the book begins the friend, Jared is marrying the fiance, Annabelle so the three way is over and despite Dane's intense attraction to Annabelle, he doesn't love her so he finds himself needing to move on. Enter Talia. Talia is an event planner and one of Annabelle's best friend's who has no idea that Annabelle has been getting her bread buttered on both sides by Dane and Jared. Talia is instantly attracted to Jared and begins a relationship with him. Well, she begins a one night stand with him that slowly morphs into a relationship when they find they can't get enough of each other in or out of bed.
As you might imagine, the book is fraught with tension over what will happen when Talia finally discovers that Dane has been giving her best friend the business. What you might not imagine is that Talia has some giant secret of her own regarding her past that also haunts the developing relationship between her and Dane. That's pretty much the set up for the book.
On a positive note, Dane and Talia are a good match for one another. Although they jump into bed pretty early on in the book, I was ok with that because the actual relationship is developed later on in the story. You will not find me complaining about the instant gratification of hot sex followed by a decently developed plot. I thoroughly enjoyed the interactions between Dane and Talia, they both push each other in the right ways but give in enough that their connection is believable. I liked that Dane was trying to find his place in his family's empire and I liked that Talia was career oriented and ambitious.
On a less positive note, it was hard for me to get past Dane's past relationship with Annabelle. I really really don't want to read about a male lead who begins the book obsessing about another chick. I also was not at all feeling the fact that Annabelle was jealous of Dane's burgeoning relationship with Talia even though she was marrying Jared! I don't like threesomes to begin with but the way the one played out in this book was even less appealing than usual. It just added an ick factor for me that tainted my enjoyment of the story. The resolution of the situation that eventually came was believable but I just don't know... I didn't like it.
So I guess at the end of the day I would say this is a good book. It's well written and fast paced, you should have no problem turning the pages. If threesomes don't bother you, I highly recommend you read this. If threesomes do bother you, just proceed with caution but this is still on my recommended list.
ARC provided by publisher via Netgalley
As you might imagine, the book is fraught with tension over what will happen when Talia finally discovers that Dane has been giving her best friend the business. What you might not imagine is that Talia has some giant secret of her own regarding her past that also haunts the developing relationship between her and Dane. That's pretty much the set up for the book.
On a positive note, Dane and Talia are a good match for one another. Although they jump into bed pretty early on in the book, I was ok with that because the actual relationship is developed later on in the story. You will not find me complaining about the instant gratification of hot sex followed by a decently developed plot. I thoroughly enjoyed the interactions between Dane and Talia, they both push each other in the right ways but give in enough that their connection is believable. I liked that Dane was trying to find his place in his family's empire and I liked that Talia was career oriented and ambitious.
On a less positive note, it was hard for me to get past Dane's past relationship with Annabelle. I really really don't want to read about a male lead who begins the book obsessing about another chick. I also was not at all feeling the fact that Annabelle was jealous of Dane's burgeoning relationship with Talia even though she was marrying Jared! I don't like threesomes to begin with but the way the one played out in this book was even less appealing than usual. It just added an ick factor for me that tainted my enjoyment of the story. The resolution of the situation that eventually came was believable but I just don't know... I didn't like it.
So I guess at the end of the day I would say this is a good book. It's well written and fast paced, you should have no problem turning the pages. If threesomes don't bother you, I highly recommend you read this. If threesomes do bother you, just proceed with caution but this is still on my recommended list.
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June 25, 2015
I was provided a copy of Do Not Disturb via Net Galley as part of a blog tour.
When this tour came up I read the blurb and it looked really hot and I jumped on the book. I didn't realize that it was part of a series and that was a mistake on my part.
Do Not Disturb is going to be book 4 in the Salon Games series the first book being By Private Invitation. Those of you who know me and follow along on my blog at Boundless Book Reviews.com know I absolutely hate reading books out of order! It's a bit of an OCD thing with me even when the series doesn't require the books to be read in order I still have to read them in order! That includes all novellas.
So from the beginning of Do Not Disturb I notice right away there are a whole bunch of secondary characters. To the point where I'm like, "Wait a minute!" That's when I dug and found this is part of a series. That said, you CAN read this by itself. However, I felt a bit lost when there were interaction with the secondary characters.
Those characters were developed in other books along with a great Deal of Dane's back story. So even though we had a great amount of catch up to get us "familiar" with all the secondary characters I still felt a little lost at times. This may totally by my deal and another reader may not feel this way at all. I just know that when I can I am going back and reading the first three books because this book was uber hot!
The Story of Talia and Dane was really great. You have Talia who is running from childhood demons that are crippling her from starting any real relationship with a man. So she has resigned herself to one night stands and using men for pleasure. That is when she even has time for men!
Enters Dane, he was much the same way as Talia until everyone around him started pairing off and getting married. Then the lovely Talia enters his life. The chase is on!
Both Talia and Dane are keeping secrets although Dane's is worse! I was cringing thinking what was going to happen when that came out. Talia surprised me that she didn't do more damage to him.
This sex scenes were scorching hot! So Like I said I am definitely going back and reading the rest of the series. The Salon is a place where they go to let their sexual inhibitions go! HELLO!!! I think my kindle may have melted!
Had I read the other three books before I read Do Not Disturb it probably would have received a 5 stars. As a stand along just because I felt a bit lost with all the characters it's getting 4 stars...Sara
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When this tour came up I read the blurb and it looked really hot and I jumped on the book. I didn't realize that it was part of a series and that was a mistake on my part.
Do Not Disturb is going to be book 4 in the Salon Games series the first book being By Private Invitation. Those of you who know me and follow along on my blog at Boundless Book Reviews.com know I absolutely hate reading books out of order! It's a bit of an OCD thing with me even when the series doesn't require the books to be read in order I still have to read them in order! That includes all novellas.
So from the beginning of Do Not Disturb I notice right away there are a whole bunch of secondary characters. To the point where I'm like, "Wait a minute!" That's when I dug and found this is part of a series. That said, you CAN read this by itself. However, I felt a bit lost when there were interaction with the secondary characters.
Those characters were developed in other books along with a great Deal of Dane's back story. So even though we had a great amount of catch up to get us "familiar" with all the secondary characters I still felt a little lost at times. This may totally by my deal and another reader may not feel this way at all. I just know that when I can I am going back and reading the first three books because this book was uber hot!
The Story of Talia and Dane was really great. You have Talia who is running from childhood demons that are crippling her from starting any real relationship with a man. So she has resigned herself to one night stands and using men for pleasure. That is when she even has time for men!
Enters Dane, he was much the same way as Talia until everyone around him started pairing off and getting married. Then the lovely Talia enters his life. The chase is on!
Both Talia and Dane are keeping secrets although Dane's is worse! I was cringing thinking what was going to happen when that came out. Talia surprised me that she didn't do more damage to him.
This sex scenes were scorching hot! So Like I said I am definitely going back and reading the rest of the series. The Salon is a place where they go to let their sexual inhibitions go! HELLO!!! I think my kindle may have melted!
Had I read the other three books before I read Do Not Disturb it probably would have received a 5 stars. As a stand along just because I felt a bit lost with all the characters it's getting 4 stars...Sara
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June 24, 2015
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Do not disturb is book #4 In the Salon Games series. This is the first book I have read by this author and I was gifted a copy to read for Gemma Reads Too Much.
This is a standalone but personally I felt like it would have been soooo much better had I read and understood the other couples on the series.
Dane is a sweetie, he slips in and out of his alpha male mode and I wasn’t sure which personality he was, spoiled playboy or dominant sex fiend.
The Salon is the weirdest ‘sex club’ I’ve ever come across there doesn’t seem to be a theme behind it. It was basically a nice dinner and then a bit of sort of kinky sex. That was just a bit odd!!! Again without knowing the background of the other couples it just sort of came across as a bit strange.
Talia was a nice girl though she seemed a LOT older than her twenty something age. I wanted to know more about her though!
I wanted this book to be really sexy (I like a good kinky book) but it fell just short of the mark. There’s all sorts of kinks in there but I needed them to pick one and run with it instead they kind of flitted from one to another. Talia spoke about finding a man who fulfilled her particular kink but what exactly was that??
This book instead of getting me all turned on kind of left me a bit frustrated but not in a good way.
Ok let’s disregard the sex for a minute, this is a really sweet love story and I found Dane adorably smitten with Talia.
If you like a bit of variety in your sexual kinks and love a super sweet love story then this is the book for you.
I gave Do not disturb 3 stars
Do not disturb is book #4 In the Salon Games series. This is the first book I have read by this author and I was gifted a copy to read for Gemma Reads Too Much.
This is a standalone but personally I felt like it would have been soooo much better had I read and understood the other couples on the series.
Dane is a sweetie, he slips in and out of his alpha male mode and I wasn’t sure which personality he was, spoiled playboy or dominant sex fiend.
The Salon is the weirdest ‘sex club’ I’ve ever come across there doesn’t seem to be a theme behind it. It was basically a nice dinner and then a bit of sort of kinky sex. That was just a bit odd!!! Again without knowing the background of the other couples it just sort of came across as a bit strange.
Talia was a nice girl though she seemed a LOT older than her twenty something age. I wanted to know more about her though!
I wanted this book to be really sexy (I like a good kinky book) but it fell just short of the mark. There’s all sorts of kinks in there but I needed them to pick one and run with it instead they kind of flitted from one to another. Talia spoke about finding a man who fulfilled her particular kink but what exactly was that??
This book instead of getting me all turned on kind of left me a bit frustrated but not in a good way.
Ok let’s disregard the sex for a minute, this is a really sweet love story and I found Dane adorably smitten with Talia.
If you like a bit of variety in your sexual kinks and love a super sweet love story then this is the book for you.
I gave Do not disturb 3 stars
August 1, 2015
Talia is helping her best friends wedding and that’s when she meets Dane. Talia doesn’t let anyone close, but Dane won’t let Talia push him away while he falls for her.
Talia has been hiding who she is since high school. Her father being a famous criminal Talia doesn’t want to be the center of the media storm ever again. Talia ia a workaholic who hasn’t had a real relationship due to her mistrust of men and people who get close to her. When Talia sleeps with Dane she thinks that’ll be it, but then she begins to fall for him while dealing with a lot of family and personal stuff.
Dane is a sweetheart. He likes Talia right away and when he uncovers Talia’s true identity he does everything he can to make her feel comfortable. Dane is a Dom and introduces Talia to the Salon, a secret organization his friends and him created. Dane falls hard and fast for Talia and his is ubber sexy.
Do Not Disturb was an enjoyable story and I wish I had read the other books first. Stephanie Julian is a great writer and I enjoyed this story.
Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for the copy of this enjoyable book.
Talia has been hiding who she is since high school. Her father being a famous criminal Talia doesn’t want to be the center of the media storm ever again. Talia ia a workaholic who hasn’t had a real relationship due to her mistrust of men and people who get close to her. When Talia sleeps with Dane she thinks that’ll be it, but then she begins to fall for him while dealing with a lot of family and personal stuff.
Dane is a sweetheart. He likes Talia right away and when he uncovers Talia’s true identity he does everything he can to make her feel comfortable. Dane is a Dom and introduces Talia to the Salon, a secret organization his friends and him created. Dane falls hard and fast for Talia and his is ubber sexy.
Do Not Disturb was an enjoyable story and I wish I had read the other books first. Stephanie Julian is a great writer and I enjoyed this story.
Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for the copy of this enjoyable book.
October 30, 2015
For the most part I enjoyed the book. I did like Talia and Dane together and seeing the characters from previous books pop back in. So why didn't I give it more stars? Well, I felt most of the book was dedicated to sex and not enough to developing the plot. I mean the sex scenes were hot, but after the second one that seemed like it took twenty pages to develop, I just started skipping it. Also, when she finally found out his secret and was hurt, I didn't expect her to get over so quickly. Then there is the ending, the story just ends abruptly which left me a little cheated of something.
December 8, 2015
Ugh. Should have just stuck with the first two, since the third and this fourth just aren't up to snuff. Talia lost the spine that made her interesting; Dane was just a flat character throughout the entire book, vascillaitng between "i'm spoiled and okay with it" and "I want this woman who says no to me, wahhh." Alas.
February 12, 2016
I was not WOWED with this book and ones again was not sure I how was feeling about Dane it was presented at first as he was in love with Bella !!!
I have to say I found it funny that the man that were the extras in the relationship found themselves content with just that one person and made it Hot !!!
Liked Dane was not feeling Talia :( just very detached
I have to say I found it funny that the man that were the extras in the relationship found themselves content with just that one person and made it Hot !!!
Liked Dane was not feeling Talia :( just very detached
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June 6, 2015Review to come
August 26, 2015
I was really liking the book, feeling the characters and their emotions and then it just finished. In two pages, without understading how she changed her mind, it just moved to the HEA.
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