Two secret pasts… one passionate love story.
Taryn Malone is stranded, broke, and desperate for help. But even if the sexy bartender she’s been eyeing offers her a job for the evening… even if he seduces her with his impossibly intense blue eyes… even if every fiber of her heart tells her to stay with him… she can’t.
Because Taryn Malone doesn’t exist.
Jake Callaghan has been running … exist.
Jake Callaghan has been running the family’s Irish pub for years now. When he sees Taryn standing out alone in the rain, he does what he’s been trained to do as a SEAL – he rescues her. It has nothing to do with her full, firm curves, or her loose, golden-blonde hair, or the way she brushes against him that sends lightning bolts through his body. It’s just the right thing to do.
Really.
But both Taryn and Jake are hiding secrets from each other. Dangerous secrets. And neither one of them knows just how dangerous it can be to fall in love…
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I enjoy all of Abbie Zanders’ books, but this one is my fav. It has everything I like…drama, a hot Hero and an amazing heroine. 🙂
Wow, what a riveting read, this was my first read from this author and it was beyond amazing. So well written, action packed, filled with so many hot brother’s! I was hooked from the first chapter, and can’t wait to read more from Abbie Zanders. I would certainly recommend this book.
Wow, this was a great beginning to what looks like an awesome series! Abbie Zanders is a new author to me and after listening to this audio I immediately downloaded the rest of this series. I fell in love with the Callaghan brothers and was anxious to hear all of their stories. Jake was protective of Taryn right off and I loved the way he and his family worked together to protect her. Taryn’s story was so tragic my heart went out to her and I could certainly understand her attitude at times and her reluctance to trust anyone. I enjoyed this story and look forward to listening to the rest of the series.
I just finished reading this for the second time, and it just keeps getting better and better.
The plot and back story are well thought out with plenty of action, angst and lovely drama.
Recommend
Taryn is just the woman to tame Jake and all of the Callaghan men. She is feisty and independent and definitely clashes with his dominant self. She is hiding a secret that is dangerous not only for herself but anyone she comes in contact with…unless you’re the Callaghan’s. They have secrets of their own. This is a great first book in the series and I look forward to reading the others.
I loved this! I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written sorry with a delicious cast of alpha and sexy AF Callaghan brothers! The author did a fantastic job of making me fall for every single one of these guys. Because I want to read their stories, all of them!
Kiara was strong and feisty and I loved the way she stood up to the bossy and overprotective brothers. The chemistry between her and Jake was dull of sparks.
This story had suspense that kept me on my toes, plenty of steam that curled those toes, and some witty banter that had me smiling. I can’t wait to dive into book 2!
**I listened to the audiobook for the first 75% and it was great! LOVED Aiden Snow’s voice!
Taryn Malone is hiding a secret, one she can’t reveal to anyone. When she stumbles upon Jake Callaghan’s bar, she finds herself working a few nights under the table as a bartender. Jake realizes quickly that Taryn is not all she seems and that he wants her close. He doesn’t understand his feelings and before he comes to terms with them it is too late and Taryn is on the run again. In danger, Jake pulls his brothers for help to keep Taryn safe until he can protect her himself.
This was a fantastic start for the series. I will say that in the beginning I was not sure who was going to be Taryn’s love interest. The end there was one thing that befuddled me a bit, but overall a terrific read. Liked Jake, he is alpha male and an idiot at times. Taryn is interesting because you don’t know why she is running, as her story unfolds you realize how strong she really is. Can’t wait for the next book.
OMG!!
I’m completely hooked!!! Dangerous Secrets is the first book in the Callaghan Brothers series and even though it’s a standalone I just can’t wait to read more of these stories.
“He was going to kill Jake for this. Kill him, then resuscitate him just so he could kill him again. His brothers would be sympathetic. Their father might be upset for a while, but he’d get over it.”
I just want to surround myself in Callaghan brothers! Ian, Kane, etc…even dad, Jack has won my heart!! And JAKE *swoon*! I’m in love with them all!
“At the slight skim of his fingertips she sighed softly and murmured his name. In that moment, Jake would recall years later, he lost his heart.”
Taryn is a kick*ss heroine and I can totally understand why several members of the Callaghan family fall for her immediately. I love that she was able to have such strong connections with the family especially Kane, but still only have eyes for Jake.
I definitely feel like I’ve found a new favorite author!
-5 Stars!-
A thrilling story! The Callaghans are a close knit family with a special forces background. Fate and careful direction has led Taryn to their pub. She has faced some horrors in her short life and the Callaghans recognise this and vow to help and protect her. Taryn is independent, feisty and hurting. But most of all she does not want to involve others in her nightmare. Well written story. I liked how this wasn’t too romantic, I don’t think it would have flowed well with the story.
Intriguing
Keira/Taryn has been running since the night she got away from her captor 10 prior. They and him has killed her whole family, out he only wanted her. Now the gentleman who found and protected her for 10 years is dead from cancer and she is running to hide from the bad guy, when she runs into the Callaghan brother’s in their pub. Jake saw her in the window outside his pub she ends up helping them, but he knows there is more.
Jake is owner of the bar that Taryn walks into he makes sure she is protected he keeps her demons at bay they have sizzling romance he saves her from the bad guy at the end he with the help of his brothers are able to get her a birth certificate social security number and everything she didn’t exist before they get married and have a happy ending
I loved this book. Abbie Sanders made me fall in love with all of the brothers. A true joy to read.
There are not enough words to describe how much I enjoyed this book!!
I have so much admiration for Taryn and not only things she had to endure but how she kept going and was still able to be a kind and wonderful woman. She was smart, strong and a little sassy. I loved the relationship she developed with each other of Callaghan brothers.
Jake was an amazing book boyfriend. He was the traditional hard special operative but yet when he sees Taryn he is knocked off course. He was the big bad alpha who had a heart of gold. I loved him with his brothers and how much trust he had with them.
The loved reading about Taryn and Jake coming together but I also liked the family dynamics. These are some amazing men who all deserve a HEA. I am now off to read book two!
Dangerous Secrets is an amazing romantic suspense by Abbie Zanders. Ms. Zanders has zoomed to the top of my must-read list with her smooth writing style, humor and fresh stories. Kiara saw her family murdered, was held captive and tortured for months. After escaping she was found and nursed back to health and lived and worked with Charlie until he died. Now she’s on her own using the name Taryn. Jake runs the family bar. Taryn and Jake’s story is filled with drama, humor, spice, action and suspense. I loved every page of this book and am already lining up my next book by Abbie Zanders. Dangerous Secrets is book 1 of the Callaghan Brothers Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger. Warning: Get comfy before opening this book because you aren’t going to want to put it down once you start it!
This book and all the others in this series is phenomenal! Abbie Zanders writes with such heart. Her female characters are feisty and tough. The situations she puts them through always have a ring of truth. Her male characters are beyond sexy. She makes me laugh and cry. I have lost a lot of sleep over the last couple of weeks because I can’t stop reading them. She’s not one of those authors who uses the same basic story and just changes the names. Her stories are unique and topical. i will be sorely upset when I get to the end of her published books and have to anxiously wait for the next one to come out. You will never be disappointed with one of her stories!
I ran across this book by accident and the description caught my interest. Taryn is a strong woman but you find out she has to be. I absolutely loved her. Her story is tragic but she doesn’t become a woe is me type of woman. Instead, she is just as badass as the secretive Callaghan brothers She and Jake make a great pair and the rest of the clan are a hoot. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series, especially Kanes story.
Any woman who can go up against the Callaghans is a winner. She has managed to have them all, in one form or another, want to protect her. She has endured unimaginable things in her life and is deserving of some peace. Jake Callaghan screwed up on several levels with Taryn but he’s never been in love before. Wow! That was a revelation to him. Now protecting her at all costs becomes a family mission when her past comes calling.
I really look forward to reading each of this series books. Strong, sexy Alpha men and the equally strong, vibrant women they find to live. Doesn’t get much better than that.
Abbie Zander has written an intriguing, suspenseful romance novel. She creates several likable characters. Her plot is full of action, however, it sometimes bogs down over the romance. The ending is good.
This is the introduction to the Callahan family. They are strong, fierce protectors with a strong moral compass. They are everything you could want and a man and more. They find strength in family and I absolutely love the banter between the brother’s. Such strong and sexy Alpha men. How do you choose one?
Taryn has the soul of a warrior. She is feisty, smart, witty and a force to be reckoned with. She has such a beautiful character. I love the way the book was written and how Jake and Taryn came together.
Abbie created a world and a family that makes you want to be a part of. You wish the pub was down the road for you to stop in at. I read the book in less than 24 hours as I just didn’t want to put it down and had to find out what happened next.
I highly recommend reading. Happy Reading!
Loved this book! I read this and became a dedicated Abbie Zanders fan.