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Million Dollar Duet #1
A Million Dirty Secrets
For fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You comes a wickedly erotic new novel of innocence, desire, and unbridled pleasure.
Delaine Talbot has a secret. When a matter of life and death threatens to tear apart her family, Delaine makes the ultimate sacrifice. She auctions herself off at Chicago’s most exclusive erotic club. Now she belongs to Noah Crawford, a wealthy mogul who introduces her to a seductive feast of the senses, awakening desires she only dreamed about.
Noah doesn’t know why Delaine sold her body for a cool two mil. But it’s the perfect business arrangement. The inexperienced beauty will learn to satisfy his every sensual need, yet never touch his heart. Almost immediately their relationship generates heat—in more ways than one. When they fight, they take no prisoners. When they love, they show no mercy. When they’re together, they never want to leave each other’s arms. But soon, their intense, physical bond will take an unexpected turn—evolving into something neither has bargained for: the promise of a lasting love.
Delaine Talbot has a secret. When a matter of life and death threatens to tear apart her family, Delaine makes the ultimate sacrifice. She auctions herself off at Chicago’s most exclusive erotic club. Now she belongs to Noah Crawford, a wealthy mogul who introduces her to a seductive feast of the senses, awakening desires she only dreamed about.
Noah doesn’t know why Delaine sold her body for a cool two mil. But it’s the perfect business arrangement. The inexperienced beauty will learn to satisfy his every sensual need, yet never touch his heart. Almost immediately their relationship generates heat—in more ways than one. When they fight, they take no prisoners. When they love, they show no mercy. When they’re together, they never want to leave each other’s arms. But soon, their intense, physical bond will take an unexpected turn—evolving into something neither has bargained for: the promise of a lasting love.
368 pages, ebook
First published August 27, 2013
About the author
C.L. Parker
13 books912 followersC. L. Parker is a romance author who writes stories that sizzle. She’s a small-town girl with big-city dreams and enough tenacity to see them come to fruition. Having been the outgoing sort for all her life—which translates to “she just wouldn’t shut the hell up”—it’s no wonder Parker eventually turned to writing as a way to let her voice, and those of the people living inside her head, be heard. She loves hard, laughs until it hurts, and lives like there’s no tomorrow. In her world, everything truly does happen for a reason.
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August 15, 2017
★★★★★! A Million Dirty Secrets, book 1 of 2. Noah Crawford, sex-god extraordinaire’s fall into whopped!
“I was a slave to it, which was ironic since she was supposed to be my slave. She played her part well, make no mistake, but that little pussy of hers owned me. And I didn’t mind one motherfucking bit.”
Books in Million Dollar Duet should be read in order:
Book 1: A Million Dirty Secrets
Book 2: A Million Guilty Pleasures
In A Million Dirty Secrets we meet Delaine Talbot, Laine a middleclass girl who instead of attending college stayed home to take care of her terminally ill mother. Through a friend she hears of an underground auction where you can sell yourself as a sex slave. So to help with medical bills and her mother’s heart transplant she offers her virginity and two years of her life to the highest bidder. Under the pretense of attending College on a scholarship she sets out on her journey.
Noah Crawford grew up privileged. He was the prodigal son and heir to a fortune. But his parent’s untimely death not only left him feeling at blame, but burdened him with the responsibility, at age 22, of taking over Scarlet Lotus. For the past six years he has been fighting to keep control with his arch enemy doing everything to sabotage including having sex with his fiancé in his home. He is disillusioned and lonely… and horny. When he hears of the auction he feels it’d be the perfect solution for a safe no strings-attached sexual relationship.
After the auction Laine cannot believe her luck and the handsome, well-endowed rich young man who just purchased her, but when he orders her to give him a blow job she does what any sensible virgin would do - she accidently bites his cock… Noah is instantly attracted and turned on by Delaine and as much as it shouldn’t her snarky attitude only turns him on more.
A Million Dirty Secrets follows them as Noah sets out to educate Laine about sex while he raises walls around himself with rules and a bossy attitude. And soon his guilt creeps in. Laine is resentful of her situation and frustrated with herself for her attraction to Noah and her enjoyment of everything that is sex with Noah.
Needless to say they both have lots to come to terms with and much to overcome. Prepare yourself for a bumpy ride with lots of mind-blowing sex, witty bantering as these two very strong personalities go head-to-head fighting their attraction every step of the way!
“I’d hoped taking her virginity in midclimax would make it easier, but I couldn’t tell if it actually had. I mean, I had mirrors. I knew how big my cock was.”
Noah Patrick Crawford is everything I could ever ask for in a hero. In his POV we are treated to his wit and sarcasm that both endeared and entertained me. A larger-than life hero! Ten words to describe Noah: Captivating, jaded, sexy, witty, flawed, reflective, elusive, bossy, possessive and unforgettable.
“When Noah Crawford wanted something, you couldn’t bat a lash around him or you were going to miss seeing how he got it. Not that I was complaining or anything.”
Delaine Marie Talbot, Laine initially came across a bit too quirky with her nicknames for private parts. But after a few chapters it worked. Or maybe it was just overshadowed by everything that is Noah. Five words to describe Laine: Loyal, unselfish, smart, feisty and adaptable.
“She was going to be mega-pissed. For me, that translated into another epic sexcapade. Ding, ding, ding, ding. Triple whammy.”
Captivating! I was glued to the pages, not wanting story to end. Book 1 left us with a huge cliffy and a state of disarray. I am only too happy that I have an ARC for book 2: A Million Guilty Pleasures.
Entertaining plot! Effortless writing! Scorching sex scenes! But above all an unforgettable, larger-than-life hero, Noah Crawford!
“I realized how truly inexperienced and foolish I really was, a small-town girl attempting to play in the major leagues with a man who was larger than life itself.”
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Hero rating: 5+ stars
Heroine rating: 3.5-4 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5+ stars
Sex scenes frequency: 5 stars
Storyline concept rating: 5 stars
Storytelling skills rating: 5 stars
Story ending rating: N/A
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4.5 stars
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Overall rating: 5+ stars
Would I recommend this series: Yes.
Would I re-read this series: Yes.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
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June 19, 2013
The Basic Summary: In order to save her mother's life, Delanie Talbot sells herself into sexual slavery. Enter her owner for the next 2 year, Noah Crawford. What follows is a journey of self-discovery for both Lanie and Noah, and the chance of unexpected love. Hah! All of what I just said? Lies.
My Review: Reading this book was like watching a horrific train wreck happen. You're sitting there, jaw dropped in a horrible sort of fascination, and you know that you should look away, but you can't. So instead, you watch the train wreck happen because you can't not look. The first page of this book was filled with slut-shaming, which is when I knew that I should really put down this book and walk away. Some of you may not know this, but in addition to my shallow cover hoarding, I also lack self-control and a sense of self-preservation. I know something is bad, and I know that I should stop, but I can't help myself. One part of me is sitting there going "Hah, Ade you are such a wuss. Yea you wuss! You're going to put down this book aren't you? Why? Because YOU CAN'T TAKE IT!" Another part of me is like "Bring it, bitch! I am going to kick your ass!" and the last part of me is like "WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TWO DOING!? STOP IT!"I rarely listen to the 3rd part of me. What was the point of that? To let you know what goes on in my head when I don't DNF a book that I really should DNF.
Let's start with Lanie. Lanie is an idiot. There's no getting around it. She's just stupid. We're supposed to believe that she's a mature 24 year old, but she's not. The book immediately starts off with Lanie slut-shaming other women, and just gets worse from there. She uses phrases like "moo juice" "coco yumminess" "eager beaver" and "googly moogly" on a regular basis. She even refers to her vagina as "Double Agent Coochie" and to Noah's penis as "Wonder Peen." How many 24 year olds do you know that act like that? Personally, I know none. Lanie selling her body was supposed to make us feel sympathetic towards her, but it didn't really work out that way. At first it was *a little* sad, but the sympathy quickly ran out becuase she acts like an idiot. I know we were supposed to like her, but between the slut-shaming, the weird thoughts she had regarding Noel and sex, and all of the phrases she used, she was just incredibly unlikeable.
Noah was.. he was a misogynistic douche schnozzle. He thinks with his penis, and that's about it. Occasionally he'll remember that there's another head that he can think with, but any thoughts that came from the brain in his other head were quickly brushed aside by the head in his pants. If I'm being completely honest,Noah's character was.. bland. His only defining characteristic was that he was jerk. Oh, and can I just say that it's annoying that he somehow had the time to gain the skill level of a concert pianist? From what Noah said in the book, he was too busy drinking and fucking up when he was young to do anything else. There was no mention of him playing piano, or any other instrument, until Lanie discovered he had a music room and he proceeded to woo her with his piano skills. At least FSoG provided a bit of a back story regarding the piano. This book just threw it in there with no warning.
The sex scenes were awful. There's no nice way to say it. They were weird and awkward, and half of the "sexy" things they did weren't actually sexy. It got to the point where I just started skimming the sex scenes because they were so bad.
My Overall Opinion: I honestly thought this book was horrible, but maybe that's just me. The characters weren't likeable, the story sucked, and the sex scenes read like they were written by a horny 15 year old boy. I personally think that the book was just bad all around, but y'all can read it and find out for yourselves.
Find this review and more at: Confessions of a Cover Hoarder
My Review: Reading this book was like watching a horrific train wreck happen. You're sitting there, jaw dropped in a horrible sort of fascination, and you know that you should look away, but you can't. So instead, you watch the train wreck happen because you can't not look. The first page of this book was filled with slut-shaming, which is when I knew that I should really put down this book and walk away. Some of you may not know this, but in addition to my shallow cover hoarding, I also lack self-control and a sense of self-preservation. I know something is bad, and I know that I should stop, but I can't help myself. One part of me is sitting there going "Hah, Ade you are such a wuss. Yea you wuss! You're going to put down this book aren't you? Why? Because YOU CAN'T TAKE IT!" Another part of me is like "Bring it, bitch! I am going to kick your ass!" and the last part of me is like "WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TWO DOING!? STOP IT!"
Let's start with Lanie. Lanie is an idiot. There's no getting around it. She's just stupid. We're supposed to believe that she's a mature 24 year old, but she's not. The book immediately starts off with Lanie slut-shaming other women, and just gets worse from there. She uses phrases like "moo juice" "coco yumminess" "eager beaver" and "googly moogly" on a regular basis. She even refers to her vagina as "Double Agent Coochie" and to Noah's penis as "Wonder Peen." How many 24 year olds do you know that act like that? Personally, I know none. Lanie selling her body was supposed to make us feel sympathetic towards her, but it didn't really work out that way. At first it was *a little* sad, but the sympathy quickly ran out becuase she acts like an idiot. I know we were supposed to like her, but between the slut-shaming, the weird thoughts she had regarding Noel and sex, and all of the phrases she used, she was just incredibly unlikeable.
Noah was.. he was a misogynistic douche schnozzle. He thinks with his penis, and that's about it. Occasionally he'll remember that there's another head that he can think with, but any thoughts that came from the brain in his other head were quickly brushed aside by the head in his pants. If I'm being completely honest,Noah's character was.. bland. His only defining characteristic was that he was jerk. Oh, and can I just say that it's annoying that he somehow had the time to gain the skill level of a concert pianist? From what Noah said in the book, he was too busy drinking and fucking up when he was young to do anything else. There was no mention of him playing piano, or any other instrument, until Lanie discovered he had a music room and he proceeded to woo her with his piano skills. At least FSoG provided a bit of a back story regarding the piano. This book just threw it in there with no warning.
The sex scenes were awful. There's no nice way to say it. They were weird and awkward, and half of the "sexy" things they did weren't actually sexy. It got to the point where I just started skimming the sex scenes because they were so bad.
My Overall Opinion: I honestly thought this book was horrible, but maybe that's just me. The characters weren't likeable, the story sucked, and the sex scenes read like they were written by a horny 15 year old boy. I personally think that the book was just bad all around, but y'all can read it and find out for yourselves.
Find this review and more at: Confessions of a Cover Hoarder
January 22, 2022
***2 STOP SAYING COOCH Stars***
Having to relive what I just read, I've prepared myself for writing this review.
Lanie's mom is sick. Her heart is failing and she's knocking on death's door. With her mom in desperate need of a heart transplant and her family drowning in medical bills, Lanie decides to make the ultimate sacrifice for her family...herself. She decides to sell her virgin self at an underground auction, in a scene straight from the movie Taken, for $2 million and two years (TWO YEARS!!).
Enter Noah Crawford. Mega millionaire businessman looking for a no strings arrangement because he's been burned in the past. He just wants to fuck and have someone for show.
Lanie and Noah quickly get down to business. He whips out his MASSIVELY COLOSSAL(her words) cock (9 inches to be exact...I know this because our resourceful MC's pulled out a measuring tape to get a concrete number on record) and orders Lanie to give him a blowjob.
Now, our virginal heroine has never even seen a cock, so imagine her shock that she would be required to perform right away. She has a little issue with sheathing her teeth and Noah puts a halt to the blowjob realizing that his purchase is even more inexperienced than he thought. In order to mask her unease, Lanie decides to throw some sass...which our hero, Noah, of course finds a complete turn on.
While the author's goal may have been for Lanie to be this spunky and sassy leading lady, what she came off as was annoyingly immature and just plain annoying. It quickly became apparent that any time Lanie opened her mouth
Lanie's nicknames and terminology was something straight out of a wannabe cool high school movie. It was awkward, uncomfortable, tried way too hard...and damn annoying. Allow me to share some examples:
- porntastic (anytime Noah did anything)
- Wonder Peen (nickname for Noah's COLOSSAL COCK)
- Twat Doc/Crotch Doc (when Noah says he's taking her to get on the pill, she replies with "You're taking my kitty to the vet?" - True story *insert eyeroll*)
- snatch (uh huh)
- love nubbin (sure)
- Double Agent Coochie (nickname for her lady bits)
- King of the Finger Fuck (Noah's a man of many talents)
- Super Cooch (as in "Super Cooch was hopelessly addicted to the Wonder Peen" - again, true story. She said that. Please send me my eyes back for they have rolled out of my head.)
- Ridonkabutt & Assterpiece (what resides on the flip side to Wonder Peen)
- drinky-poos (how she announced she'd like a drink while attending a business gala)
Ok, you get my point on the terminology. And that's just the tip of the iceberg of a huge pile of
But that's not all. Your free gift with purchase of idiotic terminology contains ridiculous inner dialogue and awkwardly unpleasant visuals. Here's a small sample of what you can expect to cringe at:
- "Double Agent Coochie was now drooling all over my thighs."
- "The Cooch squealed in delight when she was finally reunited with the Wonder Peen. I could almost see the star-crossed lovers as they ran across a field of daisies to finally be in each other's arms."
- "You put a serious beating on the Cooch."
- "The Cooch was threatening to gnaw her way through my bikini to get at him, and I smacked her on the head to get her to settle down."
- "I felt Noah's mouth frenching the Cooch."
Dear author, who speaks like that? Thinks like that? Do I want to read the word "cooch" 37 times? Do I want to read about the heroine referring to said cooch in the third person?
And in case you're wondering why our darling, virginal Lanie is so obsessed with her Cooch...well, after four days of teasing, Noah's COLOSSAL COCK popped Lanie's twat cherry and our little Lanie became insatiable.
The fornication doors were wide open and really how could Super Cooch ever deny herself the magic that is the Wonder Peen? Because naturally, what's a woman to do when Noah and his COLOSSAL COCK are around but mount that bad boy and ride off into the sunset any chance you get.
To round-out the ridiculousness that I've already mentioned, there's very little plot, insta-love and insta-lust, unbelievable and over-the-top scenarios (at one point in a jealous rage, Lanie shreds with a knife and sets on fire a box of lingerie), awkward and stilted dialogue, cartoon-ish secondary characters, scenes that were drawn from other books or popular movies (i.e. Lanie sitting naked on a piano while Noah plays for her, Lanie trying to seduce Noah by wearing only his tie and high heels, and so many more) and finally, one dimensional MC's.
And short story long, there you have it.
In a nutshell, this is the Wayans family parody version of a billionaire hero/virgin heroine romance book.
June 20, 2013
I'm going to start this review by saying, there is a time when you're a reader/purveyor of many books and you'll come across some that are so inexplicable you have no idea where to start on reflecting about the experience of reading them. Many of my fellow reviewers, friends, recommenders told me that my brain would break during the reading of this once previously noted Twilight fanfic, but I find my brain's broken after the fact because I have no clear cut idea how to reflect on "A Million Dirty Secrets."
It is one of those books that I question where the appeal comes from, why it isn't seen as offensive, and why it was picked up for publication in the first place with its many caveats. I'm judging this on the level of the writing and presentation I see here, not on the fact that it was once fanfic or what have you (though I've debated that also in the past, particularly in explorations where I talked about "The Submissive" and "Beautiful Bastard"). The presentation of this story was all over the place, had odd attributions, wasn't edited well, and for a sensuous/sexual read - it really wasn't evoking of that particular sense at all. It was over the top on almost every dimension it tried to put across. That's a series of critical and heavy statements to make if considered in themselves, but I'll take the time to expound.
"A Million Dirty Secrets" follows in the line of many erotic titles that base their successes on the formula paved by E.L. James's "Fifty Shades of Grey" - not just in the measure of the P2P fanfic notation, but also in the portrayal of erotic stories that have this template of taking two generic character types - throwing them into said situations with very little development or plot - and focusing on the intimate interactions between them without exploring the deeper connections and context they may have. And it's worth asking - how can you explore physical intimacy if there's no other intimate backbone to speak of? I'm familiar with the erotic genre, I do believe there are ways of showing the intimacy between two people without necessarily defaulting to the sexy times. Ultimately - when I read in this or any other genre, I look for how the story can pull me into the struggles and explorations of the characters they're portraying, as well as the overarching narrative in itself.
I had a hard time, like many of the derivative P2P fiction I've picked up, remembering the characters for their names, rather than their stereotypes. And let's be real, this story is NOT new, as opposed to what the blurb says. You can name either of these characters anything you want, whether they're Bella and Edward or Delaine or Noah, but the fact of the matter is that this story features the klutzy girl defined by her virginity submitting herself to the cocky billionaire under a tragic circumstance. It's insulting considering Delaine lies to her parents about attending UCLA, but instead signs a not so defined contract of 2 years to submit herself to this billionaire in any way he wants her to (which implies sexually among other things), and she ends up liking it despite going through things she doesn't want to do. The cost is 2 million dollars, which will go toward paying for her mother's transplant surgery when she's clearly on her deathbed and its not a guarantee whether the money will aid her or not.
Noah is a jerk in every shape and form. It's not just the measure that he's overconfident, but the things he says and does are not alluring or attractive in any sense of the word. The forced intimacy and what he makes Delaine submit to even when he knows full and well she's inexperienced doesn't make any kind of sense or give any sort of equivalence or true chemistry. Add to that some of the odd dialogues including Delaine actually talking to her crotch and addressing it as "Double Agent Coochie" at the frequency of "oh mys" and "inner goddess" in Fifty Shades, and the ridiculous factor multiplies by a thousand fold.
I'm also weirded out by the amount of pop culture name drops throughout this work to try to evoke humor or familiarity with the situations. That is usually not a good idea, especially when the supposed humor seems forced and relies so much on the reference to carry it. And for those who may not know the reference, it may fly over their head and make the narrative antiquated if used too much. Personally speaking, I would rather not have my memories of Inspector Gadget, Pretty Woman, or Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom tainted by this book, thank you very much. You can't evoke comparisons to Richard Gere, or drop name brands or childhood staples without any level of intimacy to them. Especially not in the same mention as "Double Agent Coochie", "Go go Gadget Cockblock", and "Steel Dick" (which is pretty mild considering how many times Noah's particular appendage is referenced, for glorified size and length). Spending more lines on being "coo coo" for Cocoa Puffs seems disingenuous compared to focusing on say - oh I don't know, how the heroine's being treated and how her mother's nearly on her deathbed. It made the narrative juvenile and even in the interest of humor, it seemed formulaic.
The sexy time scenes lack fire and creativity, and are rather repetitive in the narrative rather than having any kind of significant payoff, especially considering the connection between the leads is threadbare to begin with. The story has really irritating conflict drops for jealousy that don't really have any grounds to begin with, and the ending...really wasn't one. The side characters are as forgettable as the leads, some cultural stereotypes applied, and then you have the problematic measures such as slut shaming, female-female hating, etc.
Suffice to say, I'm not going to continue with this series, and I would most definitely say there are better books in this respective genre and beyond to spend your time and expense on.
0 stars. Because there really weren't any positive points I could say about this novel in the aftermath.
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher Random House.
It is one of those books that I question where the appeal comes from, why it isn't seen as offensive, and why it was picked up for publication in the first place with its many caveats. I'm judging this on the level of the writing and presentation I see here, not on the fact that it was once fanfic or what have you (though I've debated that also in the past, particularly in explorations where I talked about "The Submissive" and "Beautiful Bastard"). The presentation of this story was all over the place, had odd attributions, wasn't edited well, and for a sensuous/sexual read - it really wasn't evoking of that particular sense at all. It was over the top on almost every dimension it tried to put across. That's a series of critical and heavy statements to make if considered in themselves, but I'll take the time to expound.
"A Million Dirty Secrets" follows in the line of many erotic titles that base their successes on the formula paved by E.L. James's "Fifty Shades of Grey" - not just in the measure of the P2P fanfic notation, but also in the portrayal of erotic stories that have this template of taking two generic character types - throwing them into said situations with very little development or plot - and focusing on the intimate interactions between them without exploring the deeper connections and context they may have. And it's worth asking - how can you explore physical intimacy if there's no other intimate backbone to speak of? I'm familiar with the erotic genre, I do believe there are ways of showing the intimacy between two people without necessarily defaulting to the sexy times. Ultimately - when I read in this or any other genre, I look for how the story can pull me into the struggles and explorations of the characters they're portraying, as well as the overarching narrative in itself.
I had a hard time, like many of the derivative P2P fiction I've picked up, remembering the characters for their names, rather than their stereotypes. And let's be real, this story is NOT new, as opposed to what the blurb says. You can name either of these characters anything you want, whether they're Bella and Edward or Delaine or Noah, but the fact of the matter is that this story features the klutzy girl defined by her virginity submitting herself to the cocky billionaire under a tragic circumstance. It's insulting considering Delaine lies to her parents about attending UCLA, but instead signs a not so defined contract of 2 years to submit herself to this billionaire in any way he wants her to (which implies sexually among other things), and she ends up liking it despite going through things she doesn't want to do. The cost is 2 million dollars, which will go toward paying for her mother's transplant surgery when she's clearly on her deathbed and its not a guarantee whether the money will aid her or not.
Noah is a jerk in every shape and form. It's not just the measure that he's overconfident, but the things he says and does are not alluring or attractive in any sense of the word. The forced intimacy and what he makes Delaine submit to even when he knows full and well she's inexperienced doesn't make any kind of sense or give any sort of equivalence or true chemistry. Add to that some of the odd dialogues including Delaine actually talking to her crotch and addressing it as "Double Agent Coochie" at the frequency of "oh mys" and "inner goddess" in Fifty Shades, and the ridiculous factor multiplies by a thousand fold.
I'm also weirded out by the amount of pop culture name drops throughout this work to try to evoke humor or familiarity with the situations. That is usually not a good idea, especially when the supposed humor seems forced and relies so much on the reference to carry it. And for those who may not know the reference, it may fly over their head and make the narrative antiquated if used too much. Personally speaking, I would rather not have my memories of Inspector Gadget, Pretty Woman, or Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom tainted by this book, thank you very much. You can't evoke comparisons to Richard Gere, or drop name brands or childhood staples without any level of intimacy to them. Especially not in the same mention as "Double Agent Coochie", "Go go Gadget Cockblock", and "Steel Dick" (which is pretty mild considering how many times Noah's particular appendage is referenced, for glorified size and length). Spending more lines on being "coo coo" for Cocoa Puffs seems disingenuous compared to focusing on say - oh I don't know, how the heroine's being treated and how her mother's nearly on her deathbed. It made the narrative juvenile and even in the interest of humor, it seemed formulaic.
The sexy time scenes lack fire and creativity, and are rather repetitive in the narrative rather than having any kind of significant payoff, especially considering the connection between the leads is threadbare to begin with. The story has really irritating conflict drops for jealousy that don't really have any grounds to begin with, and the ending...really wasn't one. The side characters are as forgettable as the leads, some cultural stereotypes applied, and then you have the problematic measures such as slut shaming, female-female hating, etc.
Suffice to say, I'm not going to continue with this series, and I would most definitely say there are better books in this respective genre and beyond to spend your time and expense on.
0 stars. Because there really weren't any positive points I could say about this novel in the aftermath.
Note: I received this as an ARC from NetGalley, from the publisher Random House.
December 4, 2013
4.5 PLEASANTLY SURPRISED stars!
Ya know what I love? I love when I go into a book without high expectations, reading reviews that are mixed, then come out giddy in love with it! It's like Christmas for me....a true gift! I try to remember different strokes for different folks.
I received this book as an arc a super long time ago but decided to wait until I could read both books. I'm very happy I did as this one ends in a bit of a cliffy.
Delaine is a 24-year old straight A student. She loves her parents, stays to herself, and watches day by day her mother passing away. She has a life threatening heart condition and without insurance she won't get the heart transplant she needs. Time is not on her side. Lanie needs to act fast.... She decides to sell herself to fund her mother's medical care. Selling her virgin body to the highest bidder as a sex slave.
Noah is a man on a mission. Successful. Rich. Scorned. Finding his ex fiancée in his hot tub getting fucked from behind by his best friend wasn't his idea of a "Welcome home, honey." He's tried the casual hook-ups since then but he really does value his dick and even with a condom, shit happens. He's got the money. Why not BUY a no string attached relationship? What he didn't bank on was the girl he set eyes on and purchased was one little hell fire. Everytime she opens her mouth, he gets hard. Most guys would've given her back by now but he loves her feistiness.
Can Delaine give Noah her body, her life for two years in exchange for $2 million without growing attached? He's not what she imagined she'd get stuck with. He's GORGEOUS.
Can Noah keep this no strings attached relationship THAT? Keeping feelings out of it? He's been hurt before. What's her deal? Why would such a sweet wholesome girl sell herself for $2 million? I makes no sense.....
Here's what I loved about this book..... Delanie. She was snarky and tough. How Noah didn't kick her out in her keister by day 2, I'm not sure. Any other dominant guy would've asked for a refund. The book is in alternating POV but it's her that makes me smile. It's got a lot of humor and her "nicknames" for EVERYTHING made me chuckle. The weak heroine thing I'm so done with. This girl is not weak....I hate comparing books in reviews but since this has some less than stellar ones it helps to explain the comedy. I'd put this book as a cross between Seduction and Snacks and a FSoG type book it's got some great sex scenes that are panty melting hot but also this humor all along the way. I highlighted some of her snarky little terms. Here are a few....
Double Agent Coochie (she wants to not like him but her girlie bits do), King of the Finger Fuck, Hoochie of a Coochie, love nubbin, band of his fuck-her-wear, Wonder Peen, strictly dickly, The Ridonkabutt (she has an ass fetish with Noah), Death by aspussiation (thighs locking his face during oral), obnoxygen spilling from his pores....
I could go on forever. You either like the humor or it drives you batsh&t. Maybe if I wasn't in a happy place, it would bug me but her Coochie talk made me smile. Coming of a darker read, it was a welcomed breath of fresh air read, but rest assured, still sexy as hell. Noah is also super lickable...I mean like able. He's not just some ass that buys some young innocent girl and wam-bam-thank-you-mam's her cherry. Is he Dominant? Yes. But he's also got a huge heart...one that can't seem to resist the hurricane that blew into his life (pun intended).
*** it should be stated though that this book isn't hardcore at all. When I read sex slave I think dark, or BDSM. It's definitely hot with oodles of sex scenes but no bondage or typical slave behavior. In fact, I think Lanie ends up being more in control than Noah.... Not his plan obviously.
Moving on....
Arc received via NetGalley Random House in exchange for my honest review.
Ya know what I love? I love when I go into a book without high expectations, reading reviews that are mixed, then come out giddy in love with it! It's like Christmas for me....a true gift! I try to remember different strokes for different folks.
I received this book as an arc a super long time ago but decided to wait until I could read both books. I'm very happy I did as this one ends in a bit of a cliffy.
Delaine is a 24-year old straight A student. She loves her parents, stays to herself, and watches day by day her mother passing away. She has a life threatening heart condition and without insurance she won't get the heart transplant she needs. Time is not on her side. Lanie needs to act fast.... She decides to sell herself to fund her mother's medical care. Selling her virgin body to the highest bidder as a sex slave.
Noah is a man on a mission. Successful. Rich. Scorned. Finding his ex fiancée in his hot tub getting fucked from behind by his best friend wasn't his idea of a "Welcome home, honey." He's tried the casual hook-ups since then but he really does value his dick and even with a condom, shit happens. He's got the money. Why not BUY a no string attached relationship? What he didn't bank on was the girl he set eyes on and purchased was one little hell fire. Everytime she opens her mouth, he gets hard. Most guys would've given her back by now but he loves her feistiness.
Can Delaine give Noah her body, her life for two years in exchange for $2 million without growing attached? He's not what she imagined she'd get stuck with. He's GORGEOUS.
Can Noah keep this no strings attached relationship THAT? Keeping feelings out of it? He's been hurt before. What's her deal? Why would such a sweet wholesome girl sell herself for $2 million? I makes no sense.....
Here's what I loved about this book..... Delanie. She was snarky and tough. How Noah didn't kick her out in her keister by day 2, I'm not sure. Any other dominant guy would've asked for a refund. The book is in alternating POV but it's her that makes me smile. It's got a lot of humor and her "nicknames" for EVERYTHING made me chuckle. The weak heroine thing I'm so done with. This girl is not weak....I hate comparing books in reviews but since this has some less than stellar ones it helps to explain the comedy. I'd put this book as a cross between Seduction and Snacks and a FSoG type book it's got some great sex scenes that are panty melting hot but also this humor all along the way. I highlighted some of her snarky little terms. Here are a few....
Double Agent Coochie (she wants to not like him but her girlie bits do), King of the Finger Fuck, Hoochie of a Coochie, love nubbin, band of his fuck-her-wear, Wonder Peen, strictly dickly, The Ridonkabutt (she has an ass fetish with Noah), Death by aspussiation (thighs locking his face during oral), obnoxygen spilling from his pores....
I could go on forever. You either like the humor or it drives you batsh&t. Maybe if I wasn't in a happy place, it would bug me but her Coochie talk made me smile. Coming of a darker read, it was a welcomed breath of fresh air read, but rest assured, still sexy as hell. Noah is also super lickable...I mean like able. He's not just some ass that buys some young innocent girl and wam-bam-thank-you-mam's her cherry. Is he Dominant? Yes. But he's also got a huge heart...one that can't seem to resist the hurricane that blew into his life (pun intended).
*** it should be stated though that this book isn't hardcore at all. When I read sex slave I think dark, or BDSM. It's definitely hot with oodles of sex scenes but no bondage or typical slave behavior. In fact, I think Lanie ends up being more in control than Noah.... Not his plan obviously.
Moving on....
Arc received via NetGalley Random House in exchange for my honest review.
November 23, 2013
4 Love and Other Catastrophes Stars
“Ten minutes to purchase her. One hour to get her lips wrapped around my c*ck. Three days to taste her juices. Four days to pop her cherry. Two weeks to lose my f*cking mind. Shit.”
When life throws you under the bus, instead of saying: "...screw them all. I am gonna find the other half of my soul and live happily ever after just to spite you.", just like the really cowards we are we close off our hearts and we turn our back to happiness. Newsflash people!!! The only one ending up getting hurt is us, so pull your head out of the sand and live a little...
Noah Crawford the multimillionaire entrepreneur, has survived catastrophes. Deaths, backstabbing, infidelity. His remedy? Purchase a virgin in an auction and present her as his fiancee for the next two years. Sounds good, huh? A little funny maybe?
Delaine, Lainie, Talbot is living her own catastrophe. A dying mother, a devoted father and some thousands in debt. Her solution? Auction off her body and contract her virginity to the highest bidder. Reasonable, right?
And thus, a contract is signed...
You damned, foolish, ignorant, blind people..... An irresistible attraction, smoldering passion and bonds of the flesh can't be denied. Love soon follows and you have to stop treating it as the end of the world.
I have sworn myself off 50 Shades-style books, contracts, ties and other BDSM paraphernalia. I took a leap of faith with this story and it paid off! You know why? Because this book is HILARIOUS people!
Yes, the characters have a screw loose here and there, but they know it. And revel in it. No doom and gloom. They laugh, cry and rant even at themselves when they stray too far of the sanity line. Refreshing, hot and too damn funny, I couldn't put it down until I was forced to throw it against the wall at the freaking end, when stupidity reached new standards and surpassed the limits of the known universe against physics laws...
On to the next!
“Ten minutes to purchase her. One hour to get her lips wrapped around my c*ck. Three days to taste her juices. Four days to pop her cherry. Two weeks to lose my f*cking mind. Shit.”
When life throws you under the bus, instead of saying: "...screw them all. I am gonna find the other half of my soul and live happily ever after just to spite you.", just like the really cowards we are we close off our hearts and we turn our back to happiness. Newsflash people!!! The only one ending up getting hurt is us, so pull your head out of the sand and live a little...
Noah Crawford the multimillionaire entrepreneur, has survived catastrophes. Deaths, backstabbing, infidelity. His remedy? Purchase a virgin in an auction and present her as his fiancee for the next two years. Sounds good, huh? A little funny maybe?
Delaine, Lainie, Talbot is living her own catastrophe. A dying mother, a devoted father and some thousands in debt. Her solution? Auction off her body and contract her virginity to the highest bidder. Reasonable, right?
And thus, a contract is signed...
You damned, foolish, ignorant, blind people..... An irresistible attraction, smoldering passion and bonds of the flesh can't be denied. Love soon follows and you have to stop treating it as the end of the world.
I have sworn myself off 50 Shades-style books, contracts, ties and other BDSM paraphernalia. I took a leap of faith with this story and it paid off! You know why? Because this book is HILARIOUS people!
Yes, the characters have a screw loose here and there, but they know it. And revel in it. No doom and gloom. They laugh, cry and rant even at themselves when they stray too far of the sanity line. Refreshing, hot and too damn funny, I couldn't put it down until I was forced to throw it against the wall at the freaking end, when stupidity reached new standards and surpassed the limits of the known universe against physics laws...
On to the next!
December 4, 2013
I had high hopes for "A Million Dirty Secrets," I was very eager to read it and I admit that my expectations might have been too high. I thought the idea of a virgin selling herself as a sex slave to help out her sick mother was quite an intriguing and I couldn't wait to dig in!
Delaine Talbot ends up putting herself on "the block" (as I like to call it!)and she begins to sweat bullets when a man that looked like Return of the Jedi's grotesque monster: Jabba the Hut almost purchased her when lo and behold along comes handsome rich man, Noah Crawford to save the day.He pays two million dollars for Delaine to become his sex slave for two years. Seeing as the money is going to provide for Laney's sick mom, she is relieved but also apprehensive. Noah also has his own personal reasons for purchasing a woman, he has been betrayed by an ex and would rather have a companion that is expected to cater to his every whim, without the addition of feelings and emotions becoming involved. Everything is going well, up until Laney begins to pull a few stunts that I felt were absolutely ridiculous and ungrateful. At one point she lights the clothes that he buys her on fire out of jealousy. This defiant act from Delaine totally rubbed me the wrong way. Here is a guy that purchases her (and she put herself in that position willingly)for loads of money, and she goes and does that? I call that just a bit psycho!!! In my opinion, she should be a hell of a lot more thankful that he has given her the means to help her ill mother out. He is trying to be a good guy and she is acting like a spaz. Then, to make matters worse, and make me dislike her even more: she begins to call her vagina: "The Cooch." That isn't even the worst part; she has conversations about her Cooch and talks about it as if it's a person. Example:
"Double Agent Coochie was already strapping on her hooker heels to perform her table dance and was beyond disappointed when he took it all back."
Don't worry, she not only names her genitals..but in case Noah's are feeling left out; she names his too!! His is "Colossal Cock!!" She also has nicknames for Noah that include; "King of the Finger Fuck," and "King of the Piano Fuck!" and let us not forget: the "WONDER PEEN!" BLECH!
So, for all of those reasons alone, I had to only give this story a three stars. I just found myself annoyed a lot through out this book.Believe me, the nicknames and her talking vagina are mentioned ALOT!! Just in case you might forget I guess?! Delaine was pretty much the only reasons for my anger and aggravation, and that is why I didn't go lower with my rating. I did enjoy Noah, and some of the sex scenes were extremely hot! The one where he makes love to Delaine was so very tender, and it sucked me right in. I loved that scene so much and was fully absorbed into it, I felt like I was watching a movie--it was that clear in my head!
I had no issue with the writing, and I will probably read the second book to see what happens. I would also be interested in checking out future work done by C.L. Parker, as I really had no issue with her actual writing style. There is a line in the story that I thought described Noah and Delaine's situation beautifully:
"Two strangers, both taking desperate measures to relieve the hardships we had to endure, and from all that mess, we found each other."
Delaine Talbot ends up putting herself on "the block" (as I like to call it!)and she begins to sweat bullets when a man that looked like Return of the Jedi's grotesque monster: Jabba the Hut almost purchased her when lo and behold along comes handsome rich man, Noah Crawford to save the day.He pays two million dollars for Delaine to become his sex slave for two years. Seeing as the money is going to provide for Laney's sick mom, she is relieved but also apprehensive. Noah also has his own personal reasons for purchasing a woman, he has been betrayed by an ex and would rather have a companion that is expected to cater to his every whim, without the addition of feelings and emotions becoming involved. Everything is going well, up until Laney begins to pull a few stunts that I felt were absolutely ridiculous and ungrateful. At one point she lights the clothes that he buys her on fire out of jealousy. This defiant act from Delaine totally rubbed me the wrong way. Here is a guy that purchases her (and she put herself in that position willingly)for loads of money, and she goes and does that? I call that just a bit psycho!!! In my opinion, she should be a hell of a lot more thankful that he has given her the means to help her ill mother out. He is trying to be a good guy and she is acting like a spaz. Then, to make matters worse, and make me dislike her even more: she begins to call her vagina: "The Cooch." That isn't even the worst part; she has conversations about her Cooch and talks about it as if it's a person. Example:
"Double Agent Coochie was already strapping on her hooker heels to perform her table dance and was beyond disappointed when he took it all back."
Don't worry, she not only names her genitals..but in case Noah's are feeling left out; she names his too!! His is "Colossal Cock!!" She also has nicknames for Noah that include; "King of the Finger Fuck," and "King of the Piano Fuck!" and let us not forget: the "WONDER PEEN!" BLECH!
So, for all of those reasons alone, I had to only give this story a three stars. I just found myself annoyed a lot through out this book.Believe me, the nicknames and her talking vagina are mentioned ALOT!! Just in case you might forget I guess?! Delaine was pretty much the only reasons for my anger and aggravation, and that is why I didn't go lower with my rating. I did enjoy Noah, and some of the sex scenes were extremely hot! The one where he makes love to Delaine was so very tender, and it sucked me right in. I loved that scene so much and was fully absorbed into it, I felt like I was watching a movie--it was that clear in my head!
I had no issue with the writing, and I will probably read the second book to see what happens. I would also be interested in checking out future work done by C.L. Parker, as I really had no issue with her actual writing style. There is a line in the story that I thought described Noah and Delaine's situation beautifully:
"Two strangers, both taking desperate measures to relieve the hardships we had to endure, and from all that mess, we found each other."
December 4, 2013
1.5 stars
Damn! I was so excited because this was my very first ARC and I really wanted to like this book.
Alas, some things are just not meant to be ...
Just FYI: if you ARE a fan of 50 Shades or Bared to You, do yourself a favor and AVOID this!
This started out as an interesting if not very original (virgin and a billionaire ... you get where I am going with this?) concept and just went downhill from there.
Dear author,
Using terms like "Double Agent Coochie" and "Wonder Peen" when referring to one's genitalia is not sexy OR funny. It sounds like something two 5 year olds would say to one another while playing in a sandbox. I am not sure what possessed you to use this terminology (MULTIPLE TIMES!) but, for the love of God, please DON'T in the future. Try and remember that less is more as in "it's quite alright to use words like "cock" & "pussy" when trying to write a sexy book"!
Sincerely,
A reader who is still trying to figure out WHY anyone would do that!
Favorite part: it was FREE :)
*** I am really sad that I lost my ARC virginity to something this mediocre but what are you gonna do ...
Judging by so many 4 and 5 star reviews, I feel like I've been given the wrong ARC.
May 20, 2013
HOLY CRAP!
I have read other reviews that are bashing A Million Dirty Secrets, but they are just haters on their "Anti-Fan-Fiction" soapbox!! This book was hot, hot, HOT!
Come on, a good-two-shoes who auctions herself to the highest bidder! Wow... And then said bidder is GORGEOUS!? Dimples... so cute!
... Yup, that is me combusting.
This was a naughty, raunchy, sexy book that turned sweet. Though it does leave you on a cliff hanger, I closed this book with a smile on my face. :)
Enjoy.
I have read other reviews that are bashing A Million Dirty Secrets, but they are just haters on their "Anti-Fan-Fiction" soapbox!! This book was hot, hot, HOT!
Come on, a good-two-shoes who auctions herself to the highest bidder! Wow... And then said bidder is GORGEOUS!? Dimples... so cute!
... Yup, that is me combusting.
This was a naughty, raunchy, sexy book that turned sweet. Though it does leave you on a cliff hanger, I closed this book with a smile on my face. :)
Enjoy.
April 2, 2015
There’s this little issue with pulled to publish fan fictions – no matter how much (or how little) you change it, it’s still taking someone else’s characters and trying to pass them off as your own.
This is a major problem and the reason why it’s hard for me to support any of these. When you write fan fiction, you’re writing with a set group of characters that many people know going in, you get a little bit a leeway when writing because you don’t really need that much characterization. People already know them. However, when writing original work, you’re introducing brand new characters to people who have never heard of them. There needs to be strong characteristics and development throughout the book. The latter was lacking here.
A Million Dirty Secrets is the story of a millionaire buying a sex slave and despite all the odds, they *gasp* fall in love. Aside from this having been a Twilight fan fiction, I have no idea how this even got published – and by an actual publishing house. It’s so ridiculous and over the top, not to mention highly offensive and absurd. I didn’t honestly read the last half of the book, I skimmed it. I just couldn’t do it.
Delaine sells herself to Noah to get money for her mother’s heart surgery – apparently not ever having heard that there’s something called a donor list that her mother would have to go through first.
After being “purchased”, Delaine proceeds to be a complete bitch to Noah. Mind you, I do not agree with, nor do I remotely like anything Noah does, but her snotty attitude and “poor me” whining needs to go. Are we supposed to feel sorry for her? You did this to yourself; I have no pity for you.
Delaine and Noah were very one dimensional characters, and not even original one dimensional characters. Delaine was the sweet innocent virgin who was just trying to do the right thing, but once she has an orgasm – WATCH OUT! A ‘sexual beast’ is born and she’s perfect at everything she does. Just a natural. (Fancy that.)
And Noah? Well, he’s the sex god who awoke the beast (as only he could). The perfect male specimen: rich, gorgeous, scared to love again because he’s been burned, and a penis that changes chaste virgins into horny sex kittens.
None of this is original. It’s all been done before. Multiple times. Please let’s move away from this.
The actual writing itself was another issue. The inner voices and dialogue between the characters felt forced, like the author was trying too hard to be witty and funny. Instead, it came across as childish and immature.
That’s just a few.
The sex scenes were even worse:
How is that sexy?
This was supposed to be an erotica/love story, but how do you fall in love with someone you haven’t even had a real conversation with? The only thing that happened in this book was sex, snarky comment, sex, snarky comment, sex, poor me, sex, predictable angst, cliffhanger ending.
Your love is invalid.
This review can also be seen here at my blog.
I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a major problem and the reason why it’s hard for me to support any of these. When you write fan fiction, you’re writing with a set group of characters that many people know going in, you get a little bit a leeway when writing because you don’t really need that much characterization. People already know them. However, when writing original work, you’re introducing brand new characters to people who have never heard of them. There needs to be strong characteristics and development throughout the book. The latter was lacking here.
A Million Dirty Secrets is the story of a millionaire buying a sex slave and despite all the odds, they *gasp* fall in love. Aside from this having been a Twilight fan fiction, I have no idea how this even got published – and by an actual publishing house. It’s so ridiculous and over the top, not to mention highly offensive and absurd. I didn’t honestly read the last half of the book, I skimmed it. I just couldn’t do it.
Delaine sells herself to Noah to get money for her mother’s heart surgery – apparently not ever having heard that there’s something called a donor list that her mother would have to go through first.
After being “purchased”, Delaine proceeds to be a complete bitch to Noah. Mind you, I do not agree with, nor do I remotely like anything Noah does, but her snotty attitude and “poor me” whining needs to go. Are we supposed to feel sorry for her? You did this to yourself; I have no pity for you.
Delaine and Noah were very one dimensional characters, and not even original one dimensional characters. Delaine was the sweet innocent virgin who was just trying to do the right thing, but once she has an orgasm – WATCH OUT! A ‘sexual beast’ is born and she’s perfect at everything she does. Just a natural. (Fancy that.)
And Noah? Well, he’s the sex god who awoke the beast (as only he could). The perfect male specimen: rich, gorgeous, scared to love again because he’s been burned, and a penis that changes chaste virgins into horny sex kittens.
None of this is original. It’s all been done before. Multiple times. Please let’s move away from this.
The actual writing itself was another issue. The inner voices and dialogue between the characters felt forced, like the author was trying too hard to be witty and funny. Instead, it came across as childish and immature.
“…licking my chops when I poured the moo juice over the cocoa yumminess and it turned all chocolaty.”
“I mean, crotch docs saw a lot of snatch, so you had to wonder if yours looked any different…”
“He’s got some real potential to be all that and a bag of chips…”
That’s just a few.
The sex scenes were even worse:
“He pressed his hips forward and that thing in his pants nudged the girliest part of me.”
“…my tongue got its swirl on.”
How is that sexy?
This was supposed to be an erotica/love story, but how do you fall in love with someone you haven’t even had a real conversation with? The only thing that happened in this book was sex, snarky comment, sex, snarky comment, sex, poor me, sex, predictable angst, cliffhanger ending.
Your love is invalid.
This review can also be seen here at my blog.
I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 31, 2020
3.5
Se prendiamo questo libro per quello che è, una commedia erotica senza pretese, può arrivare a un 3.5, ma anche 4, perché le battute fra i protagonisti, i pensieri di Laine, sono molto esilaranti. Certo se vogliamo andare a valutarlo come romance, cercando caratterizzazione dei personaggi, solidità della trama, non arriva nemmeno al 2. Bisogna dire che sullo stesso genere ho letto serie, tipo quelle della Lauren, di altro spessore, ma cmq il "Pistolino Prodigio" e "l'Agente Segreto Passerina" non sono totalmente da buttare.
Se prendiamo questo libro per quello che è, una commedia erotica senza pretese, può arrivare a un 3.5, ma anche 4, perché le battute fra i protagonisti, i pensieri di Laine, sono molto esilaranti. Certo se vogliamo andare a valutarlo come romance, cercando caratterizzazione dei personaggi, solidità della trama, non arriva nemmeno al 2. Bisogna dire che sullo stesso genere ho letto serie, tipo quelle della Lauren, di altro spessore, ma cmq il "Pistolino Prodigio" e "l'Agente Segreto Passerina" non sono totalmente da buttare.
October 14, 2014
Good gosh! It took me forever to finish this book! I had a hard time picking this on my normal days as every damn chapter has some hot steamy scenes.. it was very descriptive and explicit that took me to orgasmland!
I have no issues with Noah.. I already expected him to be your typical alpha, jerk demanding hero. Hot, rich, sexy yada! yada! Delaine on the other hand was a major disappointment for me. I'm supposed to feel sorry towards her but she acts like a total bitch that I end up hating her. Noah treats her well but all she does is whine and bitch! She was ungrateful towards him, it was as if it's all his fault that she's in this situation. She could have done worst and be sold to an ugly midget guy! psh!
The phrases like double agent coochie, ridonkulous, ridonkabutt, wonder peen, chitty-chat time etc etc.. was quite distracting!
One moment I was feeling hot with the scene that was happening...
then all of a sudden the author will throw the word Double Agent Couchie and I'm like..
Anyway despite my rant with the heroine and the weird phrases- I couldn't put this down! The story is great and even though this is an erotic book, there were some funny scenes that made me laugh. I highly recommend this book and should read this when you're alone at night!
Oh.. and I didn't realize this book ends with a little cliffhanger.. sigh.
I have no issues with Noah.. I already expected him to be your typical alpha, jerk demanding hero. Hot, rich, sexy yada! yada! Delaine on the other hand was a major disappointment for me. I'm supposed to feel sorry towards her but she acts like a total bitch that I end up hating her. Noah treats her well but all she does is whine and bitch! She was ungrateful towards him, it was as if it's all his fault that she's in this situation. She could have done worst and be sold to an ugly midget guy! psh!
The phrases like double agent coochie, ridonkulous, ridonkabutt, wonder peen, chitty-chat time etc etc.. was quite distracting!
One moment I was feeling hot with the scene that was happening...
then all of a sudden the author will throw the word Double Agent Couchie and I'm like..
Anyway despite my rant with the heroine and the weird phrases- I couldn't put this down! The story is great and even though this is an erotic book, there were some funny scenes that made me laugh. I highly recommend this book and should read this when you're alone at night!
Oh.. and I didn't realize this book ends with a little cliffhanger.. sigh.
June 15, 2013
A million ways I love this book!
I wasn’t sure what I expected when I started reading this NetGalley ARC book, but I can tell you I was hooked and read it all in one day. Lanie was in trouble and needed the money and Noah had his heart broken and was looking for a companion to fulfill his needs no strings attached except a 2 year commitment to own a her body. They were both in denial during their back and forth bantering, but you could tell as a reader that their feelings were both blossoming something neither of them expected or possibly wanted out of this 2 year transaction.
Lot’s of steamy scenes for adults only, but I also loved all the other drama that was going on around that, Lanie was full of innocence before she met Noah and her body was sold to him to do what he wanted. I honestly think this book was better than 50 Shades, I loved the plot and the fact that Lanie was so selfless to sell her body in an attempt to save her mother’s life. Both characters were easy to fall in love with but story was amazing, this writer did an excellent job at making me personally have a major book hangover when I got to the last page. I can’t wait to read more of this series and see what happens to both of these characters, I can see the potential for more villains to come out of the woodwork to cause drama and I know I want to be there along the way to read what happens.
This book was provided to me by NetGalley as an ARC for my full honest opinion.
I wasn’t sure what I expected when I started reading this NetGalley ARC book, but I can tell you I was hooked and read it all in one day. Lanie was in trouble and needed the money and Noah had his heart broken and was looking for a companion to fulfill his needs no strings attached except a 2 year commitment to own a her body. They were both in denial during their back and forth bantering, but you could tell as a reader that their feelings were both blossoming something neither of them expected or possibly wanted out of this 2 year transaction.
Lot’s of steamy scenes for adults only, but I also loved all the other drama that was going on around that, Lanie was full of innocence before she met Noah and her body was sold to him to do what he wanted. I honestly think this book was better than 50 Shades, I loved the plot and the fact that Lanie was so selfless to sell her body in an attempt to save her mother’s life. Both characters were easy to fall in love with but story was amazing, this writer did an excellent job at making me personally have a major book hangover when I got to the last page. I can’t wait to read more of this series and see what happens to both of these characters, I can see the potential for more villains to come out of the woodwork to cause drama and I know I want to be there along the way to read what happens.
This book was provided to me by NetGalley as an ARC for my full honest opinion.
March 18, 2019
Keşke biraz bir şeyler anlatsaydı, konusu olsaydı falan?!! Bütün kitap boyunca, ne evden çıkabildiler ne yataktan. Adam işe gitse bile, 2 saat sonra koşarak yatağa dönüyorlardı. Bez-düm😒😒
Amaaaa... Tabiisiiii 2. kitabı okumadan asla bırakamam. Yoksa kendime nasıl eziyet ederim?!🙄🙄
Amaaaa... Tabiisiiii 2. kitabı okumadan asla bırakamam. Yoksa kendime nasıl eziyet ederim?!🙄🙄
October 8, 2013
When I was offered to review this book, naturally, I had to look it up on Goodreads before accepting. From what I can see, readers either hated it or truly loved it. There were a few negative reviews … but instead of deterring me it actually intrigued me. So thanks to those reviews, I took on the task….Well, I loved it!
I have to be honest though. The beginning of this story was a bit bothersome but as I read on, it became tolerable, to scorching hot, to “what-was-it-that-bothered me again?” See, Delaine’s mother is critically ill and not only that she is slowly deteriorating; this ordeal is taking a toll on her father as well. Being in desperation, she took the plunge and sold herself into a two year contract to be a sex slave. Usually sex slavery or selling one’s self is not my cuppa but what helped me overcome this was that it wasn’t drilled over and over. There was no whining about it. Delaine simply sucked it up (pun) and went about her task. But then again, with a man like Noah, you would just forget about everything.
This book was written in both Noah and Delaine’s point of view , so you were able to see what they were thinking about and witness their feelings grow. Their romance was unconventional, but once they fell in love, I thought it was sweet and dreamy.
Delaine’s thoughts had me laugh out loud so many times. She had outrageous terms for body parts and her thoughts sometimes were silly but funny none the less. She reminded me of some PNR heroines who are snarky, has hilarious comebacks and banters. I’m actually glad she had this personality. She wasn’t somber or depressing to read about instead I found her thoughts refreshing.
Noah on the other hand was more on the serious and on the horny side of things. This guy was insatiable. His purpose for purchasing Delaine was pure mechanical. He was to have his way, in any way, without any emotional attachments. Well, can that really happen in a two year contract? Especially if they are both attracted to each other? Nah, he should’ve known better. But then because he was hurt bad before, I guess I can understand his reasons. Don’t get me wrong, Noah wasn’t all about business, he had a funny side too. He can be sweet if he wanted to and most definitely sexy. And talk of which, this book had plenty of steamy scenes that had me fanning for air. Yeah, Ms. Parker can write them pretty well. She may have written the best BJ lesson scene for 2013.
This is the first I’ve read from Ms. Parker and from what I can see, she has a good grip on what an entertaining read is. I was definitely captivated with her characters and scenes that had me reading from one page to the next. I know plenty of people were turned off with Delaine’s decision to trap herself in this contract. As a daughter, I can tell you that I wouldn’t mind making that sacrifice. And as a mother, I would rather die than to let my daughter do such a thing. But I took this novel for the fiction that it is and enjoyed my read. I do have to mention that I was a bit surprised that this was a fan fic based novel. I was even more shocked that Ms. Parker admits it and gives recognition to the person that inspired her. She didn’t try to hide it like a few I’ve known and for that…..I give her credit.
*ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
June 10, 2013
2.5 stars.
I have never been in the situation that I am at this moment after finishing a book, and while trying to formulate a constructive review for it. I am so frustrated and disappointed right now, and it all could have been quite easily avoided.
Let me start by saying that A Million Dirty Secrets was well on the way to being a 4 even possibly a 4.5 star rating for me, but it quickly dropped down to 2.5 stars the further I read.
In explanation, I think the story and premise are really good, and I like the characters, Noah Crawford is hot, funny, crass, a bit dominating, and knows what he wants. Delaine Talbot is a virgin, inexperienced, dealing with some big issues in her life, and trying to do what she thinks is best. I did find her constant emotional swings and tantrums about her situation a little illogical, seeing as she chose to put herself up for auction, but as I put it down to her inexperience and being generally overwhelmed at the situation she was in.
However it would have been fine and wouldn’t have affected my 4 star rating one iota, if there had not been anything else that was an issue. But the one thing I couldn’t get past and I think the author is actually doing herself a big disservice as well, is the constant and total overuse of teenage slang and cheesy nicknames for everything. I think this may have been used for comedic/humour effect, but in all seriousness it just drove me mad, and fell very flat pretty quickly. I have listed a few examples below, but believe me I could go on.
- Porntatsic!
- Cooch, coochie, Super cooch, double agent cooch…….
- Hooch, hoochie.
- Inner whore.
- Love nubbin, nub.
- Wonder peen.
- Ridonkabutt
As I said I could go on but I think the above gives a fair indication of what I am talking about. I am a grown woman looking to read some decent romance/erotica, and to be frank, it all got lost with the incessant use of language like the above, it got to the point I felt the author was bordering on downright lazy, I mean the English language is vast and glorious, and you couldn’t get through a paragraph without one or more of the above (or a variation of) being thrown in.
Hence the reason I am seriously miffed right now, this book has the makings of being a serious contender in the erotica bestseller ranks, but it needs to be reworked, removing the cheesy, childish, lazy language used, and developed into the grown up book I know it could be. I’m hoping this review is seen as constructive, as I seriously want to love this book (and part 2 when its released).
I was privileged to be provided with a copy of this book from Netgalley, and have provided the above honest review in exchange.
I have never been in the situation that I am at this moment after finishing a book, and while trying to formulate a constructive review for it. I am so frustrated and disappointed right now, and it all could have been quite easily avoided.
Let me start by saying that A Million Dirty Secrets was well on the way to being a 4 even possibly a 4.5 star rating for me, but it quickly dropped down to 2.5 stars the further I read.
In explanation, I think the story and premise are really good, and I like the characters, Noah Crawford is hot, funny, crass, a bit dominating, and knows what he wants. Delaine Talbot is a virgin, inexperienced, dealing with some big issues in her life, and trying to do what she thinks is best. I did find her constant emotional swings and tantrums about her situation a little illogical, seeing as she chose to put herself up for auction, but as I put it down to her inexperience and being generally overwhelmed at the situation she was in.
However it would have been fine and wouldn’t have affected my 4 star rating one iota, if there had not been anything else that was an issue. But the one thing I couldn’t get past and I think the author is actually doing herself a big disservice as well, is the constant and total overuse of teenage slang and cheesy nicknames for everything. I think this may have been used for comedic/humour effect, but in all seriousness it just drove me mad, and fell very flat pretty quickly. I have listed a few examples below, but believe me I could go on.
- Porntatsic!
- Cooch, coochie, Super cooch, double agent cooch…….
- Hooch, hoochie.
- Inner whore.
- Love nubbin, nub.
- Wonder peen.
- Ridonkabutt
As I said I could go on but I think the above gives a fair indication of what I am talking about. I am a grown woman looking to read some decent romance/erotica, and to be frank, it all got lost with the incessant use of language like the above, it got to the point I felt the author was bordering on downright lazy, I mean the English language is vast and glorious, and you couldn’t get through a paragraph without one or more of the above (or a variation of) being thrown in.
Hence the reason I am seriously miffed right now, this book has the makings of being a serious contender in the erotica bestseller ranks, but it needs to be reworked, removing the cheesy, childish, lazy language used, and developed into the grown up book I know it could be. I’m hoping this review is seen as constructive, as I seriously want to love this book (and part 2 when its released).
I was privileged to be provided with a copy of this book from Netgalley, and have provided the above honest review in exchange.
December 4, 2013
ARC given by Random House Publishing Group-Bantam via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.
What the blurb on the cover said:
For fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You comes a wickedly erotic new novel of innocence, desire, and unbridled pleasure.
What I say:
If those books had a quirky endearing quality with some Beautiful Bastard thrown in.
Too be truthful when I first began A Million Dirty Secrets I wasn’t really taken with this book. It seemed a bit immature and done.WAY DONE.
Beautiful Multimillionaire – check
Virgin – check
Paid to be at my beckoned call – check
But what hadn’t been done before was a witty strong minded girl who is doing this for unselfish reasons and not taking any shit from her purchaser. Not laying down and taking it (pun intended) like a good little subservient. Oh hell no. She takes him by the balls and you wonder just who owns who here.
Noah and Delanie (AKA Agent Coochie and the Wonder Peen) have a funny sexy back and forth that just pulls the reader in. It is cheeky and immature. All consuming and sweet. It’s an unexpected surprise and I am happy to have given it a chance. My only negative was the cliff hanger but the “Million Dollar Duet” in the title should have clued me in from the get go. Definitely adding A Million Dirty Secrets to my guilty pleasures list.
Solid 4 STARS
T~
www.ktbookreviews.blogspot.com
What the blurb on the cover said:
For fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and Bared to You comes a wickedly erotic new novel of innocence, desire, and unbridled pleasure.
What I say:
If those books had a quirky endearing quality with some Beautiful Bastard thrown in.
Too be truthful when I first began A Million Dirty Secrets I wasn’t really taken with this book. It seemed a bit immature and done.WAY DONE.
Beautiful Multimillionaire – check
Virgin – check
Paid to be at my beckoned call – check
But what hadn’t been done before was a witty strong minded girl who is doing this for unselfish reasons and not taking any shit from her purchaser. Not laying down and taking it (pun intended) like a good little subservient. Oh hell no. She takes him by the balls and you wonder just who owns who here.
Noah and Delanie (AKA Agent Coochie and the Wonder Peen) have a funny sexy back and forth that just pulls the reader in. It is cheeky and immature. All consuming and sweet. It’s an unexpected surprise and I am happy to have given it a chance. My only negative was the cliff hanger but the “Million Dollar Duet” in the title should have clued me in from the get go. Definitely adding A Million Dirty Secrets to my guilty pleasures list.
Solid 4 STARS
T~
www.ktbookreviews.blogspot.com
February 18, 2014
I must admit I fell hopelessly in love with Noah Patrick Crawford & his colossal cock in this book!! I love his domineering alpha male ways & he wouldn't have to pay two million dollars to have me. This is however not a story about Noah & me so back onto the topic.......
Noah Crawford has been burned in the love department before so he is now all about no strings attached sex. He therefore seeks out a virgin for sale in an underground human trafficking club where he purchases Delanie Talbot for two million dollars. With this price he gets his prized virgin for his sexual needs for the next two years.
Delanie Talbot is a twenty-four year old virgin selling her innocence in order to save her dying mother. Delanie hits the jackpot with being bought by Chicago's most eligible (or should we say edible) bachelor. The only downside of this arrangement is not being able to be with her family while her mother fights to see another day.
The sex is super hot & I must say it was Rabbit-worthy if ya know what I mean!! I must say that Delanie naming her vijayjay Double Agent Coochie may have annoyed some but I found it funny. The inner dialogue of her Coochie was hilarious!!
I must say over all I was pleasantly surprised on how much I enjoyed reading this book!! Looking forward to the conclusion in A Million Guilty Pleasures.
Noah Crawford has been burned in the love department before so he is now all about no strings attached sex. He therefore seeks out a virgin for sale in an underground human trafficking club where he purchases Delanie Talbot for two million dollars. With this price he gets his prized virgin for his sexual needs for the next two years.
Delanie Talbot is a twenty-four year old virgin selling her innocence in order to save her dying mother. Delanie hits the jackpot with being bought by Chicago's most eligible (or should we say edible) bachelor. The only downside of this arrangement is not being able to be with her family while her mother fights to see another day.
The sex is super hot & I must say it was Rabbit-worthy if ya know what I mean!! I must say that Delanie naming her vijayjay Double Agent Coochie may have annoyed some but I found it funny. The inner dialogue of her Coochie was hilarious!!
I must say over all I was pleasantly surprised on how much I enjoyed reading this book!! Looking forward to the conclusion in A Million Guilty Pleasures.
September 6, 2016
I again seem to be in the minority on my feelings about a book that some people just love. To each her own opinion. But I can't get behind this one.
This book rates a one star from me for a variety of reasons, including:
Sex slavery isn't romantic, sexy, or funny. The individuals who
buy slaves (and a woman's virginity) aren't sexy or romantic,
and they aren't heroes. It's called human trafficking, and it ain't pretty. The book is distasteful with it's prettied-up, unbelievable plot regarding the sale of a woman's body. Women entering into prostitution because of dire economic straits is not a foundation for a fairy tale, "rescue me" romance.
The writing is bad, especially the main character's inner
dialogue and descriptions. Double Agent Coochie? Is this supposed to be funny? It comes across as very juvenile, as do the romantic leads. I can't believe a major publisher let this past the editing process.
I also want the publishing houses to know that the whole kinky, controlling billionaire who sexes up the ingenue has been overdone for a while now. I'm not impressed by yet another recycled use of this gimmick.
This book rates a one star from me for a variety of reasons, including:
Sex slavery isn't romantic, sexy, or funny. The individuals who
buy slaves (and a woman's virginity) aren't sexy or romantic,
and they aren't heroes. It's called human trafficking, and it ain't pretty. The book is distasteful with it's prettied-up, unbelievable plot regarding the sale of a woman's body. Women entering into prostitution because of dire economic straits is not a foundation for a fairy tale, "rescue me" romance.
The writing is bad, especially the main character's inner
dialogue and descriptions. Double Agent Coochie? Is this supposed to be funny? It comes across as very juvenile, as do the romantic leads. I can't believe a major publisher let this past the editing process.
I also want the publishing houses to know that the whole kinky, controlling billionaire who sexes up the ingenue has been overdone for a while now. I'm not impressed by yet another recycled use of this gimmick.
June 7, 2013
Loved this book. Can not wait for the next one to come out.
June 7, 2014
Published fanfiction. A Million Dirty Secrets is one of those popular novels in last few years - you know what I'm talking about. Fanfiction novels based on (mostly) Twilight. I will be honest and say that I love Twilight and that I enjoy reading a fanfiction if it's well written. According tho the TwiFanfictionRecs, this book was originally titled A Million Dollar Baby.
Is this a fanfiction of a fanfiction? I would be in my own little personal heaven if I knew about this book back when I had read Twilight first time. I would be over the moon happy and swooning over this alternative version of my favorite vampire. Today? Not so much. When a story like this is written just for fun, I don't think that some plot issues and similarity with other fanfics is a big problem. Author is aware of what she/he is doing and readers know what to expect. But when something like this gets to be published and promoted as actual original novel, I have big problems with it. Let me explain.
There isn't that much similarities with the Twilight when it comes to the plot. I'd say that it's more a Edward and Bella with a Pretty Woman twist. Only thing that can point you to the original story are Noah's family and their interaction, death of his parents and how he tends to be the one who's pulling a plug every time their sexual encounters get a little bit out of the hands. Oh, and don't forget lip biting. And of course she is a virgin. You probably wouldn't even notice any of this things unless you're experienced fanfic reader. I didn't mind any of those things, but what did bug me was Delaine's conversations with her Coochie. I felt like I was reading Fifty Shades of Gray all over again. Maybe it would have worked out - like in the Wallbanger - but it was a such a bad choice for this novel. Main reason - when I started reading it, I didn't get the impression that it will be story with humorous parts. I expected serious, heartbreaking fairy tale about love. All of those "conversations" didn't fit in with the rest of the book.
Did I like it? I did like it and I didn't at the same time. As I said, I love fanfic, I know what to expect of this type of books, but A Million Dirty Secrets was a one with too many "eye-rolling" moments. First, this is not BDSM story ( I do not know who labeled it like that on Goodreads). It could be described as softer version of Fifty Shades of Gray. C. L. Parker definitely knows how to write a good steamy scenes - Noah is... Noah! Story on the other hand could have been so much better. Enjoyable, fun read - but do not expect something new.
Review from Way Too Hot Books
Is this a fanfiction of a fanfiction? I would be in my own little personal heaven if I knew about this book back when I had read Twilight first time. I would be over the moon happy and swooning over this alternative version of my favorite vampire. Today? Not so much. When a story like this is written just for fun, I don't think that some plot issues and similarity with other fanfics is a big problem. Author is aware of what she/he is doing and readers know what to expect. But when something like this gets to be published and promoted as actual original novel, I have big problems with it. Let me explain.
There isn't that much similarities with the Twilight when it comes to the plot. I'd say that it's more a Edward and Bella with a Pretty Woman twist. Only thing that can point you to the original story are Noah's family and their interaction, death of his parents and how he tends to be the one who's pulling a plug every time their sexual encounters get a little bit out of the hands. Oh, and don't forget lip biting. And of course she is a virgin. You probably wouldn't even notice any of this things unless you're experienced fanfic reader. I didn't mind any of those things, but what did bug me was Delaine's conversations with her Coochie. I felt like I was reading Fifty Shades of Gray all over again. Maybe it would have worked out - like in the Wallbanger - but it was a such a bad choice for this novel. Main reason - when I started reading it, I didn't get the impression that it will be story with humorous parts. I expected serious, heartbreaking fairy tale about love. All of those "conversations" didn't fit in with the rest of the book.
Did I like it? I did like it and I didn't at the same time. As I said, I love fanfic, I know what to expect of this type of books, but A Million Dirty Secrets was a one with too many "eye-rolling" moments. First, this is not BDSM story ( I do not know who labeled it like that on Goodreads). It could be described as softer version of Fifty Shades of Gray. C. L. Parker definitely knows how to write a good steamy scenes - Noah is... Noah! Story on the other hand could have been so much better. Enjoyable, fun read - but do not expect something new.
Review from Way Too Hot Books
May 21, 2013
Oh.My.God.....
I am left speechless.....
Review to come shortly......
A Million Dirty Secrets
This ARC was given by Random House Publishing Group-Bantam Dell via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Oh.My.God.uhh, I mean Noah......
Okay 50 Shades of Grey Fans, here is a new addiction that will fill that feeling of emptiness 50 left behind. It has similarities, but it has a very different plot and the dark chains and pain are missing from this book.C.L. Parker has a great sense of humor and it it shows throughout the book. You will laugh, cry, and get very turned on by hot sex. The main characters are lovable and I could not put my iPad down. It is well written and a very fast read (not short) because you need to know the ending. There are some predictable parts, but I LOVED this book!
I give it 5 dirty stars* * * * *.
Delaine (aka Laine) Talbot has a dying mother that desperately needs a heart transplant. Her father is unemployed due to the high demands his dying wife requires and Laine will do anything to save her mother. In fact, she is willing to sell herself in an underground market to the highest bid. She should make some good money since she is a beautiful 24 year-old virgin. Her plan is to sell herself to the highest bidder to sexually please him for the next two years. Crazy? Yes....desperate? Hell yes! She will do anything in order to save her mom.
Noah Crawford is a young, rich (insanely), powerful, and amazingly good looking (make you want to drop your panties) young man. His heart has been broken by his ex-girlfriend and best friend. He wants a woman with no commitment needs, but will be willing to please ALL of his sexual needs through a contract. He finds a beautiful virgin at the underground club( I mean human trafficking market) and bids two million dollars to keep her for two years.
They both hide their secrets and enjoy the games that one another challenge each other with while having sex. They have no idea how those secrets will change their agreement while emotions come into play. Will Noah fall in love and trust another woman? Will he keep her away from her dying mom for two years? Will Delaine learn to like her new master? Does she only love the sex? Will she continue to live in her world of lies to save her mom?
I am left speechless.....
Review to come shortly......
A Million Dirty Secrets
This ARC was given by Random House Publishing Group-Bantam Dell via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Oh.My.God.uhh, I mean Noah......
Okay 50 Shades of Grey Fans, here is a new addiction that will fill that feeling of emptiness 50 left behind. It has similarities, but it has a very different plot and the dark chains and pain are missing from this book.C.L. Parker has a great sense of humor and it it shows throughout the book. You will laugh, cry, and get very turned on by hot sex. The main characters are lovable and I could not put my iPad down. It is well written and a very fast read (not short) because you need to know the ending. There are some predictable parts, but I LOVED this book!
I give it 5 dirty stars* * * * *.
Delaine (aka Laine) Talbot has a dying mother that desperately needs a heart transplant. Her father is unemployed due to the high demands his dying wife requires and Laine will do anything to save her mother. In fact, she is willing to sell herself in an underground market to the highest bid. She should make some good money since she is a beautiful 24 year-old virgin. Her plan is to sell herself to the highest bidder to sexually please him for the next two years. Crazy? Yes....desperate? Hell yes! She will do anything in order to save her mom.
Noah Crawford is a young, rich (insanely), powerful, and amazingly good looking (make you want to drop your panties) young man. His heart has been broken by his ex-girlfriend and best friend. He wants a woman with no commitment needs, but will be willing to please ALL of his sexual needs through a contract. He finds a beautiful virgin at the underground club( I mean human trafficking market) and bids two million dollars to keep her for two years.
They both hide their secrets and enjoy the games that one another challenge each other with while having sex. They have no idea how those secrets will change their agreement while emotions come into play. Will Noah fall in love and trust another woman? Will he keep her away from her dying mom for two years? Will Delaine learn to like her new master? Does she only love the sex? Will she continue to live in her world of lies to save her mom?
August 13, 2013
This book is the first book in a series by author C. L. Parker.
Let us just sit and reflect about this read for a moment.
Was it deep and emotional? No.
Did it have characters that a reader could connect with? Um, not really.
Did it have a realistic plot? Well…no.
Was it entertaining to this reader? Only if laughter was suppose to be the main emotion with a side of WTH?
I’m sorry but there is no other way to describe this book. I shook my head so many times while reading it that I have a kink in my neck now. Not only was it cliched and corny, but the characters flip flopped from being likable to completely the opposite the next moment.
Noah was suppose to be a hard and determined business man with a Dom streak. While we would get this small glimpse of him sometimes, other times he was a softy and lovable man who happens to be rich. I ended up liking him better than the heroine of the story.
Delaine was suppose to be offering herself up at an auction to the highest bidder for two years. She sold herself for two million dollars to Noah so she could have the money to pay for her Mother’s medical bills. While it seemed like a worthy cause to sell yourself like a prostitute, it isn’t played up exactly like it should be. When the parents receive the anonymous donation into their account, they don’t even wonder why really or want to find out who donated such a lump sum. They pass it off as a miracle.
Then we have the inner monologue of the Double Agent Coochie that is in lust with The Wonder Peen. Yes, you read that correctly and it is mentioned in almost every chapter in the exact same way. The first time you read it — funny. The fifteenth time you read it — eye rolling and stop already!
This book is over the top and on the verge of DNF by halfway through. While I did finish reading the book, it was not enjoyable by the last half.
Let us just sit and reflect about this read for a moment.
Was it deep and emotional? No.
Did it have characters that a reader could connect with? Um, not really.
Did it have a realistic plot? Well…no.
Was it entertaining to this reader? Only if laughter was suppose to be the main emotion with a side of WTH?
I’m sorry but there is no other way to describe this book. I shook my head so many times while reading it that I have a kink in my neck now. Not only was it cliched and corny, but the characters flip flopped from being likable to completely the opposite the next moment.
Noah was suppose to be a hard and determined business man with a Dom streak. While we would get this small glimpse of him sometimes, other times he was a softy and lovable man who happens to be rich. I ended up liking him better than the heroine of the story.
Delaine was suppose to be offering herself up at an auction to the highest bidder for two years. She sold herself for two million dollars to Noah so she could have the money to pay for her Mother’s medical bills. While it seemed like a worthy cause to sell yourself like a prostitute, it isn’t played up exactly like it should be. When the parents receive the anonymous donation into their account, they don’t even wonder why really or want to find out who donated such a lump sum. They pass it off as a miracle.
Then we have the inner monologue of the Double Agent Coochie that is in lust with The Wonder Peen. Yes, you read that correctly and it is mentioned in almost every chapter in the exact same way. The first time you read it — funny. The fifteenth time you read it — eye rolling and stop already!
This book is over the top and on the verge of DNF by halfway through. While I did finish reading the book, it was not enjoyable by the last half.
October 29, 2014
4.5 Stars
This book is:
1 - Told in first POV
2 - Constantly switches between POV of H/h and huge chunk is told by dialogue
3 - Part of a serial
4 - Has huge cliff-hanger
Four very food reasons why I wouldn't normally go any where near this book but more importantly of all I would normally steer clear because I HATE it when the main crux of the story carries over onto further instalments as I like the H/h story to finish at the end of a book. Another reason I hate them so much is that a lot of the time we end up having to spend a fortune on a load of different books which basically should have all been contained in one volume with a reasonable price tag! So, the million dollar question is why did I read it?? and the simple answer is that in all honesty I really don't know....BUT, I am glad that I did as I was captivated by it and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, I still knocked off half a star as it ended abruptly and would compel the reader to buy the next book! BUT, I will however defend the author/publisher/book on this point and that is this is the size of the 'normal' book with Amazon logging it as 266 pages but it does still carry a hefty price tag for both instalments!
....Run out of time so will have to come back to finish review!
This book is:
1 - Told in first POV
2 - Constantly switches between POV of H/h and huge chunk is told by dialogue
3 - Part of a serial
4 - Has huge cliff-hanger
Four very food reasons why I wouldn't normally go any where near this book but more importantly of all I would normally steer clear because I HATE it when the main crux of the story carries over onto further instalments as I like the H/h story to finish at the end of a book. Another reason I hate them so much is that a lot of the time we end up having to spend a fortune on a load of different books which basically should have all been contained in one volume with a reasonable price tag! So, the million dollar question is why did I read it?? and the simple answer is that in all honesty I really don't know....BUT, I am glad that I did as I was captivated by it and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, I still knocked off half a star as it ended abruptly and would compel the reader to buy the next book! BUT, I will however defend the author/publisher/book on this point and that is this is the size of the 'normal' book with Amazon logging it as 266 pages but it does still carry a hefty price tag for both instalments!
....Run out of time so will have to come back to finish review!
Want to read
September 12, 2014I had the opportunity to chat with C.L. Parker at the 2014 Louisville Author Event. We talked about how much we love strong minded heroines and the alpha males who take control in bed :) We're both big fans of J.R. Ward & Karen Marie Moning. We also bonded over our love of Trey from Olivia Cunning's Sinners on Tour Series. Then she took the time to autograph a copy of her book for me.
May 13, 2013
4-4.5 Stars*
So excited for you ladies to read this! Noah is gunning for a spot on your book boyfriend list!!!
Review to come closer to release date :)
So excited for you ladies to read this! Noah is gunning for a spot on your book boyfriend list!!!
Review to come closer to release date :)
September 13, 2019
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February 6, 2017
Το "Ένα εκατομμύριο βρόμικα μυστικά" το γνωρίζω εδώ και πολλά χρόνια, δεδομένου ότι ήταν ένα από τα πρώτα ερωτικά fan fictions stories που είχα κυκλοφορήσει την μετά "Twilight" εποχή, τότε που οι τολμηρές ερωτικές σχέσεις φαινόντουσαν ν' απασχολούν υπερβολικά πολύ, τόσο το διαδίκτυο, όσο και τις γυναίκες, των οποίων οι ερωτικές φαντασιώσεις δεν τολμούσαν μέχρι τότε ν' αποτυπωθούν στο χαρτί. Η ιστορία αυτή, λοιπόν, αν και ήταν μια απ' αυτές που ξεχώρισαν την τότε περίοδο, για κάποιο παράξενο λόγο, ποτέ δεν μου γέννησε την επιθυμία να την διαβάσω, ίσως γιατί πάνω κάτω ήξερα τι να περιμένω. Ίσως πάλι, να έφταιγε το γεγονός πως είχα διαβάσει πάμπολλα βιβλία του είδους και να είχα κάπως μπουχτίσει. Όπως και να 'χει, το σίγουρο είναι πως οι προσδοκίες μου δεν ήταν, σε καμία των περιπτώσεων, υψηλές, και ίσως γι΄ αυτό, τελικά, να ευχαριστήθηκα την ανάγνωσή της τόσο πολύ.
Η Ντιλέιν είναι μια συνηθισμένη 24χρονη κοπέλα, η οποία ζει μια καθόλα φυσιολογική ζωή. Θα μπορούσε να είναι και μια ευτυχισμένη ζωή, αν δεν έβλεπε τη μητέρα της ν' αργοπεθαίνει κάθε μέρα. Η μοναδική της ελπίδα να σωθεί, μια εγχείρηση απίστευτα υψηλού κόστους, χρήματα που η Ντιλέιν και η οικογένειά της δεν διαθέτει. Αυτός είναι και ο λόγος που την οδηγεί στο να πάρει μια ακραία απόφαση, προκειμένου να σώσει τη μητέρα της. Αποφασίζει να πουλήσει τον εαυτό της, και το κορμί της φυσικά, σε ένα ιδιωτικό κλαμπ για πλούσιους κυρίους, έναντι του ποσού των δύο εκατομμυρίων δολαρίων. Ο Νόα Κρόφορντ, νέος, ωραίος και μεγιστάνας του πλούτου, που αναζητά μια σχέση χωρίς δεσμεύσεις, με μια γυναίκα που θα του ικανοποιεί χωρίς αντιρρήσεις όλα τα ερωτικά γούστα, "αγοράζει" τη Ντιλέιν, και μια εκρηκτική σχέση ξεκινάει μεταξύ τους, με τον έρωτα να μην αργεί να κάνει την εμφάνισή του, περιπλέκοντας τα πράγματα.
Εντάξει... το καταλαβαίνω και συμφωνώ απόλυτα με το γεγονός πως η πρώτη σας σκέψη είναι: "Άλλη μια παρθένα μιας κάποιας ηλικίας, αγνή, αθώα και άδολη κοπελίτσα, που τα μπλέκει με το απόλυτο αρσενικό που είναι κούκλος, πλούσιος και σεξουαλικό κτήνος", και σε μεγάλο βαθμό έχετε δίκιο. Αλλά... Υπάρχει ένα αρκετά μεγάλο "αλλά" στην προκειμένη περίπτωση, αφού ναι μεν ο κεντρικός άξονας της ιστορίας περιστρέφεται γύρω από μια σχέση αυτής της δομής, ωστόσο η πορεία και η εξέλιξή της είναι αρκετά διαφορετική, στα σημεία, από τα τετριμμένα. Πρώτον, η Ντιλέιν έχει "πουληθεί" στο Νόα, άρα είναι φυσικό επόμενο ν' αρχίσει εκείνος ν' αναρωτιέται για ποιο λόγο μια κοπέλα σαν κι αυτήν πήρε μια τέτοια απόφαση, μια γνώση που αν την αποκτήσει ή όχι, θα καθορίσει σημαντικά το μέλλον της σχέσης τους. Δεύτερον, μπορεί η Ντιλέιν να είναι άβγαλτη, αλλά δεν είναι υποτακτική ή μονόχνοτη. Αντιθέτως, είναι δυναμική, παθιασμένη, και αυτό που θέλει ξέρει και να το διεκδικεί. Όλα αυτά έχουν ως αποτέλεσμα η χημεία ανάμεσά τους να λειτουργεί με τρόπο εκρηκτικό, όπως εκρηκτική είναι και η σχέση τους.
Η αφήγηση της ιστορίας γίνεται και από τους δύο πρωταγωνιστές μας, οι οποίοι εναλλάσσονται ανά κεφάλαιο, πράγμα που όχι μόνο μας επιτρέπει να έχουμε μια πιο ολοκληρωμένη εικόνα της σχέσης τους και της εξέλιξης αυτής, αλλά και των ίδιων ως χαρακτήρες και προσωπικότητες, έτσι ώστε να είμαστε σε θέση να δεθούμε περισσότερο μαζί τους. Και πραγματικά, δενόμαστε, αν και προσωπικά ταυτίστηκα λίγο περισσότερο με τη Ντιλέιν, πράγμα περίεργο γιατί συνήθως συμπαθώ τους άντρες λίγο περισσότερο. Όμως εδώ έχουμε να κάνουμε με μια γ��ναίκα πολύ σημερινή, πολύ σύγχρονη, που παρά την ερωτική της απειρία, δεν στερείται προσωπικότητας. Αντίθετα, είναι τολμηρή, αιχμηρή, με πολύ ωραίο, σαρκαστικό, κυνικό, αιχμηρό χιούμορ που δεν περνάει απαρατήρητο, αλλά και που έρχεται να δέσει τις σωστές στιγμές στα σωστά σημεία. Όχι πως δεν συμπαθούμε το Νόα, που παρά την κυρίαρχη πλευρά του έχει μια τεράστια καρδιά -κι ένα καταπληκτικό σώμα- που σε κάνει να λιώνεις, αλλά ας υπερασπιστούμε μια φορά το φύλο μας, βρε αδερφέ.
Το πρώτο βιβλίο της ερωτικής διλογίας του "Ζευγαριού των εκατομμυρίων" είναι μι�� άκρως σύγχρονη, μοντέρνα και φρέσκια ιστορία, που μπορεί να μην βρίθει εξαιρετικής πρωτοτυπίας, κερδίζει, όμως, στα σημεία έναντι άλλων ιστοριών της κατηγορίας του. Μπορεί ορισμένες ερωτικές σκηνές να είναι λίγο πιο περιγραφικές απ' όσο μπορεί ν' αντέξει ο μέσος άνθρωπος, αν αναλογιστούμε όμως το κοινό στο οποίο απευθύνεται στην πραγματικότητα, είναι ακριβώς to the point, δεδομένου ότι διανύουμε μια από τις πιο έντονες εποχές σεξουαλικής απελευθέρωσης και διεκδίκησης δικαιωμάτων ταυτοτήτων κι επιλογών. Προσωπικά, το απόλαυσα -ένοχα-, σε ορισμένα σημεία συγκινήθηκα -πολ��-, σε κάποια άλλα δάκρυσα -λίγο-, ενώ καθ' όλη την διάρκεια της ανάγνωσης, η καρδιά μου χτυπούσε δυνατά και οι σελίδες έφευγαν η μία μετά την άλλη, χωρίς σταματημό. Και ναι, περιμένω -με αγωνία- τη συνέχεια.
Η Ντιλέιν είναι μια συνηθισμένη 24χρονη κοπέλα, η οποία ζει μια καθόλα φυσιολογική ζωή. Θα μπορούσε να είναι και μια ευτυχισμένη ζωή, αν δεν έβλεπε τη μητέρα της ν' αργοπεθαίνει κάθε μέρα. Η μοναδική της ελπίδα να σωθεί, μια εγχείρηση απίστευτα υψηλού κόστους, χρήματα που η Ντιλέιν και η οικογένειά της δεν διαθέτει. Αυτός είναι και ο λόγος που την οδηγεί στο να πάρει μια ακραία απόφαση, προκειμένου να σώσει τη μητέρα της. Αποφασίζει να πουλήσει τον εαυτό της, και το κορμί της φυσικά, σε ένα ιδιωτικό κλαμπ για πλούσιους κυρίους, έναντι του ποσού των δύο εκατομμυρίων δολαρίων. Ο Νόα Κρόφορντ, νέος, ωραίος και μεγιστάνας του πλούτου, που αναζητά μια σχέση χωρίς δεσμεύσεις, με μια γυναίκα που θα του ικανοποιεί χωρίς αντιρρήσεις όλα τα ερωτικά γούστα, "αγοράζει" τη Ντιλέιν, και μια εκρηκτική σχέση ξεκινάει μεταξύ τους, με τον έρωτα να μην αργεί να κάνει την εμφάνισή του, περιπλέκοντας τα πράγματα.
Εντάξει... το καταλαβαίνω και συμφωνώ απόλυτα με το γεγονός πως η πρώτη σας σκέψη είναι: "Άλλη μια παρθένα μιας κάποιας ηλικίας, αγνή, αθώα και άδολη κοπελίτσα, που τα μπλέκει με το απόλυτο αρσενικό που είναι κούκλος, πλούσιος και σεξουαλικό κτήνος", και σε μεγάλο βαθμό έχετε δίκιο. Αλλά... Υπάρχει ένα αρκετά μεγάλο "αλλά" στην προκειμένη περίπτωση, αφού ναι μεν ο κεντρικός άξονας της ιστορίας περιστρέφεται γύρω από μια σχέση αυτής της δομής, ωστόσο η πορεία και η εξέλιξή της είναι αρκετά διαφορετική, στα σημεία, από τα τετριμμένα. Πρώτον, η Ντιλέιν έχει "πουληθεί" στο Νόα, άρα είναι φυσικό επόμενο ν' αρχίσει εκείνος ν' αναρωτιέται για ποιο λόγο μια κοπέλα σαν κι αυτήν πήρε μια τέτοια απόφαση, μια γνώση που αν την αποκτήσει ή όχι, θα καθορίσει σημαντικά το μέλλον της σχέσης τους. Δεύτερον, μπορεί η Ντιλέιν να είναι άβγαλτη, αλλά δεν είναι υποτακτική ή μονόχνοτη. Αντιθέτως, είναι δυναμική, παθιασμένη, και αυτό που θέλει ξέρει και να το διεκδικεί. Όλα αυτά έχουν ως αποτέλεσμα η χημεία ανάμεσά τους να λειτουργεί με τρόπο εκρηκτικό, όπως εκρηκτική είναι και η σχέση τους.
Η αφήγηση της ιστορίας γίνεται και από τους δύο πρωταγωνιστές μας, οι οποίοι εναλλάσσονται ανά κεφάλαιο, πράγμα που όχι μόνο μας επιτρέπει να έχουμε μια πιο ολοκληρωμένη εικόνα της σχέσης τους και της εξέλιξης αυτής, αλλά και των ίδιων ως χαρακτήρες και προσωπικότητες, έτσι ώστε να είμαστε σε θέση να δεθούμε περισσότερο μαζί τους. Και πραγματικά, δενόμαστε, αν και προσωπικά ταυτίστηκα λίγο περισσότερο με τη Ντιλέιν, πράγμα περίεργο γιατί συνήθως συμπαθώ τους άντρες λίγο περισσότερο. Όμως εδώ έχουμε να κάνουμε με μια γ��ναίκα πολύ σημερινή, πολύ σύγχρονη, που παρά την ερωτική της απειρία, δεν στερείται προσωπικότητας. Αντίθετα, είναι τολμηρή, αιχμηρή, με πολύ ωραίο, σαρκαστικό, κυνικό, αιχμηρό χιούμορ που δεν περνάει απαρατήρητο, αλλά και που έρχεται να δέσει τις σωστές στιγμές στα σωστά σημεία. Όχι πως δεν συμπαθούμε το Νόα, που παρά την κυρίαρχη πλευρά του έχει μια τεράστια καρδιά -κι ένα καταπληκτικό σώμα- που σε κάνει να λιώνεις, αλλά ας υπερασπιστούμε μια φορά το φύλο μας, βρε αδερφέ.
Το πρώτο βιβλίο της ερωτικής διλογίας του "Ζευγαριού των εκατομμυρίων" είναι μι�� άκρως σύγχρονη, μοντέρνα και φρέσκια ιστορία, που μπορεί να μην βρίθει εξαιρετικής πρωτοτυπίας, κερδίζει, όμως, στα σημεία έναντι άλλων ιστοριών της κατηγορίας του. Μπορεί ορισμένες ερωτικές σκηνές να είναι λίγο πιο περιγραφικές απ' όσο μπορεί ν' αντέξει ο μέσος άνθρωπος, αν αναλογιστούμε όμως το κοινό στο οποίο απευθύνεται στην πραγματικότητα, είναι ακριβώς to the point, δεδομένου ότι διανύουμε μια από τις πιο έντονες εποχές σεξουαλικής απελευθέρωσης και διεκδίκησης δικαιωμάτων ταυτοτήτων κι επιλογών. Προσωπικά, το απόλαυσα -ένοχα-, σε ορισμένα σημεία συγκινήθηκα -πολ��-, σε κάποια άλλα δάκρυσα -λίγο-, ενώ καθ' όλη την διάρκεια της ανάγνωσης, η καρδιά μου χτυπούσε δυνατά και οι σελίδες έφευγαν η μία μετά την άλλη, χωρίς σταματημό. Και ναι, περιμένω -με αγωνία- τη συνέχεια.
December 4, 2013
*** ARC provided by Netgalley. In exchange for honest review ***
I never expected to enjoy this book as much as I did, I thought I’d read, and then roll my eyes, and that would be it. But boy was I wrong! This is a whole new look at the domineering millionaire, and the woman who he buys (in this case literally). I think the two major changes to the formula for “Fiftyshadeseque” books, is that these two had major personalities. And there was no BDSM, Noah didn’t try to tie Lanie to a bed for days, he didn’t hurt her, he didn’t stalk her, or obnoxiously try to control her life. Noah was a normal guy who decides to buy a girlfriend for the ultra low price of $2 million. I like him, and the way he treats her, and is there for her. I think that though they both have baggage, he’s the one with the really heavy baggage. Not that it's as heavy as some of the other billionaires we’ve met.
But there were some parts to this story that really made it stand out from the others in the barrel. first of Lanie is so amazing, for someone who sold herself to the highest bidder, it’s clear off the bat that just because you paid for her, doesn’t mean you own her. She is defiant, and has a mind of her own, independent, and I think most importantly, she’s determined. She’s driven, Lanie made a very hard decision when she decided to sell herself for two years to the highest bidder, and though its for a very noble cause, I don’t think she was really ready for the psychological toll that being auctioned would have on her. But I really liked her throughout the book, the way that she speaks, and acts its clear that she is far from broken. But her moment comes, and I think its an ingenious one by the author, in that she is willing to give all of herself to her “owner” except one small and seemingly insignificant thing, but I think that this is a powerful action, and it speaks volumes about her.
Noah was just such a sweet guy, he is really just looking for companionship, after all the betrayal and loss he has suffered, it is evident when he goes to the auction, it is to try to get someone who will just be by his side and support him at all times even if he has to pay her to do so. I think that Noah is actually the central character, and I think that he is the biggest change in the formula. Noah doesn’t want to dominate, he just wants to have someone there at his will, at least so he thinks at first, but its clear that he’s never done anything like this before, and that he makes some mistakes while navigating this new relationship.
Overall, this was a surprisingly very enjoyable book, I thought that there were so many things that will make this book stand out in a sea of similar ones. I’m anxiously awaiting the sequel thats for sure.
I never expected to enjoy this book as much as I did, I thought I’d read, and then roll my eyes, and that would be it. But boy was I wrong! This is a whole new look at the domineering millionaire, and the woman who he buys (in this case literally). I think the two major changes to the formula for “Fiftyshadeseque” books, is that these two had major personalities. And there was no BDSM, Noah didn’t try to tie Lanie to a bed for days, he didn’t hurt her, he didn’t stalk her, or obnoxiously try to control her life. Noah was a normal guy who decides to buy a girlfriend for the ultra low price of $2 million. I like him, and the way he treats her, and is there for her. I think that though they both have baggage, he’s the one with the really heavy baggage. Not that it's as heavy as some of the other billionaires we’ve met.
But there were some parts to this story that really made it stand out from the others in the barrel. first of Lanie is so amazing, for someone who sold herself to the highest bidder, it’s clear off the bat that just because you paid for her, doesn’t mean you own her. She is defiant, and has a mind of her own, independent, and I think most importantly, she’s determined. She’s driven, Lanie made a very hard decision when she decided to sell herself for two years to the highest bidder, and though its for a very noble cause, I don’t think she was really ready for the psychological toll that being auctioned would have on her. But I really liked her throughout the book, the way that she speaks, and acts its clear that she is far from broken. But her moment comes, and I think its an ingenious one by the author, in that she is willing to give all of herself to her “owner” except one small and seemingly insignificant thing, but I think that this is a powerful action, and it speaks volumes about her.
Noah was just such a sweet guy, he is really just looking for companionship, after all the betrayal and loss he has suffered, it is evident when he goes to the auction, it is to try to get someone who will just be by his side and support him at all times even if he has to pay her to do so. I think that Noah is actually the central character, and I think that he is the biggest change in the formula. Noah doesn’t want to dominate, he just wants to have someone there at his will, at least so he thinks at first, but its clear that he’s never done anything like this before, and that he makes some mistakes while navigating this new relationship.
Overall, this was a surprisingly very enjoyable book, I thought that there were so many things that will make this book stand out in a sea of similar ones. I’m anxiously awaiting the sequel thats for sure.
August 27, 2013
ARC provided by NetGalley
A Million Dirty Secrets is a rare gem--highly erotic, humorous, and heart breaking all in one book.
Parker tells the story of Delaine Talbot, a young woman whose mother is dying, and the length she goes to to make sure her mother has a heart operation that she desperately needs to live.
She sells herself to the highest bidder at a very private, very elite, sex slave auction.
Noah Crawford, heir and co-owner to the Scarlet Lotus foundation, has been disillusioned and hurt by love. The one woman he planned to marry cheated on him with his best friend. His bitterness leads him down a path he never thought he would roam. After hearing about a sex slave auction, Crawford thinks this is the answer to the painful hurt caused by his ex-girlfriend. He will purchase someone who will be his beck-and-call-girl (Pretty Woman reference noted, lol) and who will not run into the arms of another man. Ever.
His own Million Dollar Baby.
But when Delaine is bought by Noah, both come to realize that their air-tight plans were nothing but an impractical solution...especially when it comes to matters of the heart.
If you are looking for something sweet with a side of occasional hot and steamy--look elsewhere. Parker delivers steamy sexy times in droves. But this is about a sex slave, no? Did I mention that Delaine is a virgin? So, yeah...expect sex.
And lots of it.
But beneath the multiple layers of eroticism, Parker builds a story with surprising results. Just as Delaine sees that there is more to Noah than just a huge...er...bank account, the reader gets a personal peek with a back and forth point of view: Delaine and Noah. And things aren't always as they seem.
Both Delaine and Noah have met their match and as they work through a highly unique situation, come to realize the mistakes they made along the way. Love and loyalty cannot be bought. Money doesn't always solve everything.
Sex and making love are two totally different things when the heart or hearts become involved.
And if you look a little closer, the one that was meant to be with you, has been right there all along.
But can two people from two entirely different backgrounds come together and stay together, when they both have been keeping their own dirty little secret?
Well...you're gonna have to wait until the next book to find out, just like me.
Can't. Wait.
A Million Dirty Secrets is a rare gem--highly erotic, humorous, and heart breaking all in one book.
Parker tells the story of Delaine Talbot, a young woman whose mother is dying, and the length she goes to to make sure her mother has a heart operation that she desperately needs to live.
She sells herself to the highest bidder at a very private, very elite, sex slave auction.
Noah Crawford, heir and co-owner to the Scarlet Lotus foundation, has been disillusioned and hurt by love. The one woman he planned to marry cheated on him with his best friend. His bitterness leads him down a path he never thought he would roam. After hearing about a sex slave auction, Crawford thinks this is the answer to the painful hurt caused by his ex-girlfriend. He will purchase someone who will be his beck-and-call-girl (Pretty Woman reference noted, lol) and who will not run into the arms of another man. Ever.
His own Million Dollar Baby.
But when Delaine is bought by Noah, both come to realize that their air-tight plans were nothing but an impractical solution...especially when it comes to matters of the heart.
If you are looking for something sweet with a side of occasional hot and steamy--look elsewhere. Parker delivers steamy sexy times in droves. But this is about a sex slave, no? Did I mention that Delaine is a virgin? So, yeah...expect sex.
And lots of it.
But beneath the multiple layers of eroticism, Parker builds a story with surprising results. Just as Delaine sees that there is more to Noah than just a huge...er...bank account, the reader gets a personal peek with a back and forth point of view: Delaine and Noah. And things aren't always as they seem.
Both Delaine and Noah have met their match and as they work through a highly unique situation, come to realize the mistakes they made along the way. Love and loyalty cannot be bought. Money doesn't always solve everything.
Sex and making love are two totally different things when the heart or hearts become involved.
And if you look a little closer, the one that was meant to be with you, has been right there all along.
But can two people from two entirely different backgrounds come together and stay together, when they both have been keeping their own dirty little secret?
Well...you're gonna have to wait until the next book to find out, just like me.
Can't. Wait.
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