Dirty Little Secrets by Lora Leigh Series: Men of Summer #3
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks on August 30, 2016
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Adult
Pages: 320
Format: eARC
Source: Publisher
Purchase: Amazon
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THE HEART HAS ITS SECRETS.
Zack Richards knows he’s asking for trouble. Trying to protect a member of the notorious Maddox family could get a man killed—even a battle-scarred, muscle-ripped alpha like Zack. But the woman who has captured his wildest fantasies is nothing like the rest of her power-hungry clan. She’s innocent, beautiful, and has quickly become the one shining light in his dark, desperate world. The only woman worth fighting for…and dying for…BUT PASSION NEVER LIES.
Her name is Grace Maddox—and everybody knows that she is a marked woman. Targeted for her family’s sins and hunted like a wild animal, Grace has no choice but to accept Zack’s protection. In his arms, she finally feels safe. In his eyes, she sees an insatiable desire that mirrors her own. But the truth is dangerous—and could end up tearing them apart. Will surrendering to Zack end up being the biggest mistake of Grace’s life?
At A Glance
Hmm, not sure about this one.
The Good
The beginning…awesome!. Dirty Little Lies was a steamy and intense read. I expected nothing less from Lora Leigh. Grace and Zack were great together. I liked their romance, even if Zack was a little too alpha sometimes and Grace a little too weak. But they oddly worked for me in the end, even with all the bumps between. They gave each other the strength they needed.
I loved all the secrets and mysteries slowly revealed as the story went on. Things get super complicated as people reveal truths that have been buried a long time.
The Bad
Some of this is my fault for reading book 3 of the series, but I didn’t know that going in. This book should not be read as a standalone. I was confused the whole time. I didn’t understand the world they lived in. I guess all the world-building was in book 1.
The amount of people in this family was ridicules. I couldn’t keep up. Too many characters, names, and too many things happening with all of them. I didn’t even understand who the bad guys were at the end. Was I suppose to remember them from earlier in the book because I didn’t. Every time I turned the page I wanted to ask “Who the hell is this person?”
The Snuggly
So steamy and sexy. A very sexually-charged book without it being erotica. Just very detailed in a few yummy sex scenes.
Final Thoughts
Dirty Little Lies was okay but I was too confused. I think the biggest problem is that I didn’t read the first two books. I am use to Lora Leigh and her great erotica. I think I will stick with that for now. But if you liked the previous books I don’t see why you wouldn’t like this one.
Quotes
A glint of metal, the blade of a knife, gleamed from his other hand as Grace felt panic set in. “Rich?”
At the whisper of his name, the look on Richard’s face shifted from regret to grief. I’m so sorry, Miss Grace,” he said softly. “I’m so sorry. Just tell me where the files are, and I’ll let you go. I promise.”
Files?
This was a nightmare. He wanted files? Even if she knew what the hell he was talking about, he wouldn’t let her go. He’d gone too far for that.
Lekeisha
Yeah, I hate getting a book that is part of a series. Did you get this on NG? I think if a book is from a series, they should have that in the title. It would make things a whole lot easier.
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Yeah, I didn’t realize it was part of a series. NG sometimes does not divulge that.
Melissa (Books and Things)
Yep, not the only one who reads out of order. Sometimes it pays off but sometimes… 🙂 Curious to know if you felt differently if you had read the first 2.
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Usually it works out for me, not this time.
Let's Get Beyond Tolerance
Oh, I hate going into a book not realizing there are books in the series before it. It really should be on the cover!
-Lauren
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
It should definitely be on the cover!
Braine
Now you just got yourself an incentive to read the series from the start.
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
I think I will. I hope the first book is better than this one.
Melissa
Oh, that’s the worst when you realize in the middle that a book is part of a series!!!
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
Ugh, I know!!!
Christy LoveOfBooks
Out of order?! Dammit, Jennifer. I need a drink now. 😀
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
HAHAHAHA, Uh-oh, I drove you to drink. Shame!
Olivia Roach
Sometimes it’s perfectly okay to jump right into the middle of a series, but sometimes it doesn’t work because you’ve missed too much. This seems like one of those situations… but it’s good you could still enjoy the couple though. 🙂
Jennifer (Bad Bird Reads)
I have read the middle of series with ease before, but not this time.