THE 2020 BEVERLY AWARD WINNER FOR ROMANCE NOVELLA2020 OKLAHOMA ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL AWARD CONTEST WINNERFrom award-winning and international best-selling author Melanie A. Smith comes the fourth book in a series of steamy contemporary romance novels.Note: Though this is the fourth book in the series, it can be read as a standalone.A forbidden affair that’s practically … forbidden affair that’s practically irresistible…
Emily Hoyt is often referred to as a “free spirit,” but she knows that’s just a nice way to say “flake.” She doesn’t normally let it bother her, but when her perfect big brother unexpectedly announces he’s gotten married, Emily once again feels the pressure to be more than the meandering musician she is.
Alessandro Giordano is the lying, selfish bastard Emily had pegged as bad news. But when they meet at the engagement-turned-wedding celebration, they’re both looking to escape, and the instant chemistry they have pushes them together. Is their attraction just a diversion, or could it really be more?
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Her Dirty Secret is book #4 in the The Safeguarded Hearts series. My first book by this author and it didn’t disappoint. Although it’s a standalone story, I’d like to read the previous books as well, just to learn the history of every character.
I really enjoyed the story of Alessandro and Emily and their unexpected love. It’s told from multiple POV’s, has a HEA and an epilogue.
I received an arc of this book and this is my voluntary and honest opinion.
5 STARS
I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed every moment. I loved Emily and Alessandro’s story, it was quick but deliciously dirty. The narration was well done. Her Dirty Secret by Melanie A. Smith is an EPIC book that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
This is a cute story. It involves some Karma. Both of these two have met or know of each other. He is the ex or her brothers wife. See the complication? That’s what brings this around to a bit more than Interesting. When the brother and his wife get involved it has the potential to become crazy. Since the brother hates the ex but now he is dating the sister.
I listened to this on audio. Monica King did a great job. I loved listening to her accent and Italian.
Her Dirty Secret
The Safeguarded Heart Series, Book 4
By: Melanie A. Smith
Narrated by: Monica King
This may be short, but it pulled me in and had me from start to finish! Emily’s brother brings all his friends and family together to announce he has gotten married. Shocked into feeling the guilt of not being grounded, Emily does the unthinkable. She flirts and goes off with her new sister-in law’s ex, Alessandro. And not just on a date, but to Italy! Both of these free spirits find themselves falling, but neither will give in and say it. They definitely have obstacles, but will they find their way through them? This is my first Melanie A Smith book, and I will be going back and listening to the first 3 in this series. I loved this couple, fiery and impulsive, their chemistry is hot and immediate. Emily is definitely that artsy girl, and Alessandro is much the opposite, it’s the perfect match. Now just to let them realize it!
Monica King narrates this little gem, and she breathes life into these characters. Easy to distinguish voices, fantastic emotional pull and that accent…it’s perfection! I loved every minute of this story!
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Loved revisiting all of these characters again. Fab job Melanie! 5+ stars.
If I could hug this author then I would.
Having LOVED The Safeguarded Heart book series, I was ecstatic to discover there was going to be a fourth book.
Focusing on Emily and Alessandro, the story pulls you straight in and makes you want to turn the page, but also makes you want to savour every word.
More Alessandro
More Emily
More Sera
And more Bryce
I loved this sweet, delicious romance.
Each character has their own appeal, and I can’t wait to see what Melanie writes next…
Five, well and truly deserved, stars!