Roxy Sloane is a romance junkie with a dirty mind. She lives in Los Angeles and loves writing sexy, complex stories about pushing the boundaries and risking it all.
In every way, this one had me gasping at every twist and turn. That same "how is this a love story?!" sentiment pervades the whole book. I cannot believe what these two do to each other!
But massive kudos to the author for shocking me many many times! Honestly I don't think I've ever read an enemies-to-lovers this convincing. Obviously, I - a rational person - would never condone all these red flags in a real relationship, but man, is it good writing! If you're into having your lover committed, or publicly ruining your lover's livelihood, seasoned with wall-to-wall smüt, this is DEFINITELY the series for you.
And Saint was in it! I feel no qualms about giving this one every bit of four stars. I'm not even fully sure what's holding me back from 5 stars, besides the fact that I still like Saint better. Credit where credit is due, though, to the author for selling the crap out of it, but even though it's the point, I cannot give full marks for how toxic this relationship is.
Roxy Sloane is back with the second book in the Priceless Trilogy and y'all, whoa! What a journey these books have been so far. Intricate, intense, emotional, suspenseful, twisty, steamy af. Priceless Secret picks up where Priceless Kiss left us hanging and y'all, if book one twisted you up, just wait until you dive into this beauty right here. As far as Avery’s story goes? My lips are sealed.
Priceless Secret, book eight in the Flawless series, picks up where the previous book, Priceless Kiss left off. This dark romance is filled with plenty of betrayal, secrets, lies, danger, and love.
I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
Ritje van Texel naar huis met anderhalf uur file voor de boot, was het waard. Beter boek dan deel 1. Ondanks zijn verleden en het monster dat Sebastian Wolfe is, heeft hij ergens diep verborgen een klein beetje liefde.
I had to dive right into this one after the cliffhanger at the end of Priceless Kiss, the first book of Avery and Sebastian's trilogy. As I feared, though, I'm left with another cliffhanger and if I had the habit of biting my nails (which I do not), I would be biting them because I am a bit stressed out for them. (Fingers crossed that Roxy Sloane will send us the ARC for Priceless Fate soon because I need to see Sebastian and Avery get their HEA. *pleading face*) I'll try to avoid going into huge details/spoilers, although this will obviously include spoilers for Priceless Kiss, the previous book, so read on at your own risk.
Picking up right where we left off, Avery finds herself trapped at Larkspur, the horrible mental institution Sebastian talked about in the previous book where his sister was stuck until he came of age to inherit his father's company and could get her out of there, sent there by none other than Sebastian himself. Honestly, I was surprised to find out that Sebastian didn't completely destroy Larkspur, given what we know about Scarlett's suffering at that facility and how much he loves and cares about his sister. Sebastian's very much so capable of destroying companies and people that have wronged him, so I'm still curious as to why he didn't take it down... I wonder if we'll get the answer to that question in Priceless Fate and if it has anything to do with his uncle the way I've been suspecting, considering all the hints we've gotten as to his deeper ties with the facility (the way Richard was the one who told Sebastian and Scarlett's mom to send Scarlett there and KEPT her there until Sebastian could do anything about it himself, and now in this one him knowing that Avery was there too... he's super suspicious). I also wonder what kind of drugs they're forcing everyone at Larkspur to take. Yikes. It was good to see that despite Sebastian feeling betrayed and uncertain of Avery, though, that he was making sure they wouldn't hurt Avery; his first POV chapter where he threatens the creepy doctor who directs the facility in order to ensure no one lays a hand on her gave me hope (even though he's the one who sent her there. *sigh* Oh, Sebastian... you have a ways to go.). I was like he does care about Avery! This cold-hearted bastard.
Of course, we learn that Sebastian isn't as cold-hearted as he shows himself to be, with a softness to him that's buried way down deep. My heart broke for him when he opened up about his trauma and grief (this man really needed to go to therapy years ago, and his f*cking uncle can go to hell for being a horrible person for making sure Sebastian would not get the closure he needs and to ensure he'd have some kind of twisted leverage over Sebastian, amplifying Sebastian's guilt and self-hatred to the extreme). Sloane has continually dropped hints that Sebastian views himself as the lowest of the low and really plays into that role, shutting off his emotions and focusing on profits for his own company because he's given up on himself and keeps calling himself "irredeemable." Every time he used that word to refer to himself and called himself a monster, I was like that must mean he's feeling an overwhelming sense of guilt and responsibility for something that was not intentional (and I was right. Definitely guessed that before the reveal when Avery learned the secret!), which means he's gotta be redeemable. Sebastian's relationships with Maria and Stefano, his estate caretakers in Italy, and with Bianca and Violetta really show off this gentle side of him, and I warmed up to Sebastian so much in this one. His softness around Avery, him confessing his feelings for her, all of it made me root for them to work things out.
I really wanted Avery to properly talk to Sebastian about everything, even after she found out his secret. COMMUNICATION, GIRL, I'M BEGGING YOU. I know that he's still done a ton of bad things and definitely comes across as callous (he is), but I didn't want Avery flipping around at the first sign that Sebastian was behaving as his usual cold self. The dread I felt that entire time she made up her mind in the last couple of chapters was so strong because I didn't want to see their little pocket of peace and domesticity implode. I know Avery was conflicted because she'd developed feelings for Sebastian, too, and saw his softer side, his kindness and warmth, but she really jumped ship when her grief and trauma got triggered (that goddamn newspaper headline, WHY) and went right back to believing he's irredeemable, tricking herself into thinking that Sebastian was only acting when he's probably the realest he's ever been around her. Sebastian letting down his walls by opening up to Avery made me a softie, okay? And again, Avery's plans are all only half-baked; she doesn't think the important things through logistically, nor does she consider the future after she gets her revenge, which is short-sighted. Her youth and naivety really shine through (despite her upbringing with the mafia, she seems sheltered in a lot of ways), which, while I can't entirely fault her for it, I am a bit disappointed in her. She's right to not trust Richard, but I didn't like how she doesn't take his creepiness and involvement with everything around Sebastian (especially after he was the one spying on her!) seriously enough. She's a bit obsessed with Sebastian in this one, even in the name of "revenge," and kind of ignores the things around her in that way.
I loved that Avery got to have a little talk with Lily and that she at least admitted her feelings for Sebastian there (before everything goes wrong, sigh). That was sweet and definitely signals how Avery will need to process things and move forward even in book three before she and Sebastian can have their HEA. We got Sebastian telling Avery he loves her in this one, which means we still need Avery to confess her love for Sebastian in the final book of their trilogy. I can't wait for them to have all these talks that they need so badly to really get that fresh start, and despite my worry for them with that ending, I'm also glad for it, since this will force them to spend time together and rely on each other to survive. Dammit, Avery, just tell Sebastian what you need from him to start reforming himself so that you guys can be happy already. He's more than capable of learning and needs you to keep him on the right track; old habits die hard and all that. You two will need to be a united front.
Thank you to Roxy Sloane for the ARC! All opinions are my own.
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I knew there was a soft side deep down in there somewhere, I just wish it had stuck around. I truly spent the last half of the book wondering how Avery was going to explain to Nero that she’d fallen in love with Sebastian.
And why she kept sneaking around even after she knew Richard was watching her? Ugh. Avery, babe, not so smart.
But I guess she was smart because Sebastian was blinded by LOVE. I actually wasn’t expecting him to say it yet. So, I literally squealed and kicked my feet up and down when it happened.
I called the ending, not exactly the way it happened but as soon as Richard offered it to her I checked how much was left in the book and was like “well, shit.” Haha.
Do I really have to wait for the next book?! I need it now!
I received this book as an arc for an honest review.
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ARC Review of Priceless Secret by Roxy Sloane * * * * * A cliffhanger meets a cliffhanger in this epic revenge filled dark romance filled with exposure, lies, backstabbing and falling for the enemy!
Avery got caught...of sorts. In her complicated plan of getting revenge on the man she blames for her lover's death, she made on little mistake and he has her on his bad side. This leads her to be in a little tighter situation than she was before. By that, we mean padded walls and good drugs. It takes one gutsy move to have her out and Sebastian actually feel horrible for his actions. He's back to beleiving he is a naive young girl tied to a man out of coincidence. Oh how wrong he is. Avery is still having her plan set in motion, uncovering a major secret from Sebastian's past that could completed destroy him! However, things also get very complicated once again. She's starting to have very mixed feelings. The sex is amazing. The threesome was erotically fantastic. The love making...unexpected. But revenge is still in her grasp...and now someone wants to enter her little game...and she is now in just as much danger as Sebastian.
The amazingness that is this book had me begging for the third read immediately. I actually emailed the PR team handling this trilogy and asked why I wasn't sent the third book already because - once again - flawlessly done by Roxy - we are given a massive cliffhanger. Wowzers, thank you for entering Saint into that lusty scene - dude I was reading that in the middle of work! I had to tell my boss I was just hot from it being a sinking summer day, not because I was totally enjoying that chapter! Btw, the betrayal with the truth of what happened 'that night'...ouch! That's going to hurt like a mother. I can't wait to see how it plays out in book 9.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie's Book Reports.
Revenge. They say it will drive a man out of his mind. But what about a woman? We're supposed to be the fairer sex. Gentle. Forgiving. But there's nothing forgiving about the oath I swore: I'm going to destroy Sebastian Wolfe. Even if it costs me everything. My innocence. My life. My heart. But what if the line between love and hate shatters forever?
This is the second book in the Princess Trilogy. You have to read the first book, Priceless Kiss or you will be lost. Amber and Sebastian are both playing a really dangerous game with each other. They both have their own agendas and to better those they are lying to each other by pretending to be other people. This book will pick up right where we left Avery in the hospital. I don't really want to go into the detail of this story. These two have a heck of a lot to sort out really. They could be looking at each other as the person that they feel things for. But Avery has a huge vendetta that she is not ever going to let go of I feel like. Sebastian is a ruthless businessman who makes his living by destroying business and in the process peoples lives. I think in Avery he could find someone who makes him more feeling and human and less of a man who loves to destroy. But the vendetta is always between them. We just have to keep reading to find out what happens with these two. I for one cannot wait to see which direction the next book takes us with this couple. There is not a doubt that they are attracted to each other and have some smoking hot chemistry going on. But can they go deeper and her left go of the mission she is on? I can't wait to find out.
Priceless Secret is the 8th book in the Flawless series and picks up where the Book #7 cliffhanger leaves off, and wow--talk about dark and terrifying. From the start you had to wonder how Avery was going to get out of this latest Sebastian-fueled revenge plot twist. In a scene somewhat reminiscent of Terminator 2: Judgement Day, she ends up under lock and key in a mental institution, where she's drugged, restrained and terrified that Sebastian will leave her there forever.
When she finally manages to get herself out of there, she's soon back in Sebastian's good graces and back in his bed (and steamy is putting it mildly), but she is still bent on revenge, and when she finally gets the goods to take him down to avenge Miles' death, will she? I'll only say that she's waffling--she's seen some good in Sebastian but is it real or is she seeing something she wishes was there but isn't? This is my cliffhanger, since I'm not telling you more, other than the fact that this installment ends with the biggest cliffhanger of them all, and I sure hope the final installment shows up soon!
I received an advance reader copy from the author. The opinions stated are my own.
Priceless secret ( Book 2/Flawless 8) by Roxy Sloane
This is the second book in this series by this author. This book picks up straight after the cliffhanger ending of book one. This is the continued story of Avery and Sebastian, they still have intense chemistry between them, but this book has more plot twists, action, and revenge. This book will have you hooked from the first page till the very last one, then you be wanting book three as soon as possible. This is a fantastic addition to this incredible story. I can’t wait for the third book and see where this story goes with these amazing, well-written characters.
I received a copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
The series so far is about Avery getting revenge on Sebastian for the suicide of Miles, a man she loved. In the trilogy before this one, Avery struck me as a totally different character and was intelligent enough to understand There was nothing between her and Miles at all. She also would have realised that gambling is an addiction and not to blame another party. Yet here we are with a totally changed character who has gone overboard to ruin someone whom she believes is responsible. Yet loathing a person, she still allows him sexual liberties, within public view and also have sex with his friend at his command. The whole story is based on his corrupting her and her delving into his past. The only real action is how she tried to get her revenge, which is at the end. The sex scenes are many and so repetitive that I began skipping over them as they slowed the story right down. This story is being dragged along and I cannot believe it is being written over three books.
Oh my goodness! Avery and Sebastian are fire I tell you. They are both still playing this dangerous game with eachother by pretending to be people they are not to forward their own agendas. We left book one with Avery in the insane asylum (essentially) and from then on, this has been crazy. One, because I’ve now fallen deeply attached to this relationship. They are clearly meant to be with each other but will Avery let go of this vendetta against him? Probably not. Will Sebastian stop destroying companies and peoples lives? Probably not. But, could Avery find someone who truly loves her (we are really unsure if Miles ever loved her) and Sebastian could find some humanity with Avery by his side if they can survive this betrayal between the two of them. Being the 8th book, I’m so glad we got to see previous book characters again and honestly, the series just keeps getting better as it goes along. We are left on a cliff hanger and I’m dying to know how this plays out!
I was pulled right into this story. This is a 3-part story so be prepared to get all 3 parts. The story has laughs, suspense, secrets, naughty fun, and heartbreak.
This is the start of Avery’s story. This is a spin off of the Flawless series. She wants revenge but can she give everything to get it? Will she have to sacrifice everything including her heart to get it? This ends on a cliffy but that is expected.
This is more of Avery’s story. This story starts where the last one left us. More suspense, lies, secrets, and heat. Can she get out of the situation that she finds herself in? Or will she lose it even more? The more Roxy gives you the more you need. Plenty of suspense and passion throughout the story to keep you turning the pages. Can’t wait for the next part of this story. This story leaves you on a cliff hanger but that is expected and should have you all ready or the next part hoping to get more of your questions answered.
Priceless Secret picks up where Priceless Kiss left off, and it was a wild ride. It is a dark romance so be aware of that fact in case you're not one for the dark & twisty. Avery is a girl set on revenge, and while she hasn't abandoned that, the lines are getting a bit blurry because of Sebastian, that's for sure. And that's all that I'm willing to say about that because this has a ton of suspense, plus it's the second book in their journey, and I don't want to give anything away accidentally. Obviously there are twists coming in hot at high speeds with all the betrayal & lies of their world which had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. Now the twists are always my favorite, but there's also drama, angst, and big kicker of heat to make the story even better which all leads to another brutal cliffhanger ending so my impatience has kicked off as I wait for the conclusion to their story. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
If you think the first book was a wild ride? This second book was a wild ride AND THEN SOME!!! I never knew how much I loved the love-hate chemistry until this book. Secrets are revealed on both ends of the playing field and I love how it’s all put out on the table so now they can go to loving each other after seeing each other at their worst. Sometimes I think Sebastian as a billionaire should have been a little bit smarter than that, but Avery is really the brains to this operation at this point. I love how this is so easy to read and a good spicy time. Can’t wait to finish off this series!
“That’s right, darling,” Sebastian fists my hair in his hand, yanking my head back as his hips snap, pounding into me again. “Scream for daddy. Tell the world who owns you.”
•Enemies to lovers •Revenge plot •Finger licking good •”Daddy” •Possessive “Mine” •Billionaire/Mafia •Praise •Forced proximity •Love hate
Priceless Secret: An Enemies to Lover agents Romance
Avery finally gets out of the mental hospital by slicing her wrists. She finally realized he can't live without her and takes her back to his home. She constantly lies to him and trying hard to find stuff about him to take him down. The monster that's what's she going afterwards, bringing him to justice. She has it all planned, but it back fires. They are heading towards danger! This story was absolutely mind blowing, exciting to read. Lots of sexual relationships between them and lots of drama. The chemistry was outrageous between them ! Enjoy! Waiting for the next book in the series, can't wait to see what happens next? This author has done a excellent job in writing this book
Gah! I still have so many questions! I am not ok! This book carries straight on where Priceless Kiss finishes and leaves us hanging on a mighty cliffhanger again. I really don’t want to give anything away but know that this was one wild ride. Avery is still firmly set on her plan for revenge although the lines continue to blur. Getting a further glimpse into Sebastian’s soft side too with Avery was so heartwarming although they’re a long long way from their HEA. There’s drama, action, suspense, lies, betrayal and some top notch spice all thrown in to this epic instalment in the Priceless trilogy that’s part of Flawless series. I’m beyond excited for Priceless Fate!
What an awesome addition to this trilogy. This author knows what her readers want and always knows how to deliver. This trilogy has. A lot going on. A lot of suspense, leaving the reader on the edge of their seat waiting to see what will happen. As like all other books by this author, there’s plenty of steam in this trilogy. I love Avery and am proud of her for what she’s doing and how strong of a woman she is. Sebastian seems ruthless but sometimes it just takes that one person to get under your skin. I cannot Wait For the conclusion to this trilogy. Amazing as always. Grab your copy Today.
This one picks up right after the cliffhanger from book 1, and I liked it more than the first book.
The relationship between Avery and Sebastian grows, and he allow himself to be vulnerable and let her in. Avery frustrated me a lot, she was so blinded by her revenge that she didn't notice what was right in front of her, in the end I felt bad for Sebastian, he really was in love with her, and what he said to her at the end was completely true.
I didn't like the scene with Saint, I like to know when there's going to be sharing involved, and here it was just sprung on us without warning, other than that it was a good book, and I want to see what's going to happen next.
Priceless Secret is the second book in the Priceless Trilogy. Picking up from the cliffhanger from the first book, Avery has to up her game to get herself out of a very sticky situation and back in Sebastian’s good graces. Revenge is definitely a dish served steaming cold… just like the interactions between these two that go from steaming hot to freezing cold, hate/love/lust relationship. Once again the book ends in a cliffhanger and I can’t wait for the next book to arrive so I know how their story ends.
Picking up where we left off in the last book, Avery has started a revenge war with Sebastian and rising his ire has her interned in a mental institution , restrained, drugged and under lock and key. She will get herself out of this situation and in his good grace again, however does she have what it takes to finish her revenge against Sebastian and his responsibility or not in Mile's death? Their passion ignite the pages, but the mistrust of each other makes this story sit on the edge waiting for something to happen. I can't wait to read the conclusion of this amazing story.
Wow! This story picks up where Priceless Kiss ends. Being on the wrong end of Sebastian's rath, Avery has to figure out a way to get back on her path to revenge. Both of them less trusting of the other, but unable to fight their strong attraction.
This one ends in a cliffhanger, and I cannot wait to see how everything ends up. Roxy has weaved a very interesting story of love, lust, revenge, resignation, retribution where I just can't wait to get to the end, but I don't want it to end.
Man, just when you think this series could not get any twistier and steamier, in comes Priceless Secret! I was given an ARC of this book and thank goodness!! I couldn't wait to read the next book after Priceless Kiss! It picks up right after Kiss ends and turns you in directions you didn't see coming. It does end with ANOTHER cliffhanger and I am counting the days I get to read the conclusion of this trio!
Oh what webs we weave! This story is so intense, exciting, so full of suspense, surprises and excitement. The villan or enemy In this story will make an appearance yet, has been simmering under disguise so far. Letting others take blame for their own bad ways. Loving the plotting, and feelings that arise between Avery and Sebastian, beautiful. Now ready for next bk. In series.❤️
Priceless secret is a great follow up to priceless kiss. Now that Sebastian knows part of Avery’s secret, he does what he always does when he is hurt and betrayed and takes his anger out. Can Avery get back into his good books again and still have her revenge? Will her feelings for him change? Read and find out. Priceless secret is a terrific read and the characters are so relatable. Can’t wait for the conclusion. Five stars!
Absolutely not, I immediately stopped reading when this turned into a reverse harem. Why not explicitly state that🗿. Not to mention how are you going to be so possessive and touch her and I’ll kill you vubes but then have her f*ck his friend infront of you?? Not to mention, Avery strays FARRR AWAY from her revenge like for someone that seemed to be determined and heart broken, she sure is letting sex change her mind PLEASE
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If I hear the word “roar” or “mission” one more time I’ll have to poke my eyes out so I can’t ever read again. Please for the love of god pick up a dictionary. I’m begging you.
I never knew sex could be boring till I read this book. Real character assasination occurred in this book.
I will read the third book just to put myself through the torture but they should have both died in the plane crash and ended my misery.
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I want to hate him, I really do. But much like Avery, I just can’t help myself. Yikes. He’s awful. Ruthless, possessive, take no prisoners. But privately he carries a secret filled with a lifetime of regret. All while he quietly tries to right his wrongs through a do good foundation and the woman who sees his heart…or does she.
This one was a rollercoaster!!! Several unexpected twists that really made me feel some type of way!! I hope no one ever loves me this much!! Do not go this far! Lol!! Cannot wait to read book 3. This cliffhanger has me on the edge of my seat and for some silly reason, I really want them to figure this mess out and live HEA!