Beast is dangerous, a monster.He tried to kill my best friend.I should hate him. I should want to see him rot in prison.But he’s also handsome, mysterious, and the sex is out of this world.Despite my gut telling me to run for the hills, I’m falling for him. If I haven’t already fallen. And I’ll do anything to keep Beast in my life. I’ll try to fit into his world if it means changing, and not for … it means changing, and not for the better.
I’m in so deep, that I’m not sure there is any way out except to tell him…No.
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He is dangerous and she should hate him but he is so handsome yet daring. She needs to tell him no but is She strong enough especially since the sex is so can good. Will she say no? See if she can
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Intensely ON FIRE!!!
Ella Miles gives another hit in this series.
Wonderful characters.
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Definitely No by Ella Miles is a romantic suspense that I listened to on audio narrated by Lacy Laurel and Connor Crais. This is the second book in the Definitely series, but is also the fifth book in the Maybe, Definitely Series.
I absolutely love this series! Ella does an amazing job on the storyline. She always pulls me in from the very beginning. I absolutely love Scarlett and Nacio! The story does end on an amazing cliffhanger. I cannot wait to dive into the next book in the series Definitely Forever to get more of Scarlett and Nacio’s story.
Lacy and Connor did an amazing job on the narration. They really bring the story to life.
I would highly recommend this series if you love romantic suspense or contemporary romance.
Nacio And Scarlett Have Incredible Chemistry! Scarlett Steps Into Nacio’s World And Secrets Are Revealed. Ends In A Painful Cliffhanger. Fans of the Maybe Trilogy Will Love It.
This is the second book in the Definitely trilogy, which is the second part of the six part Maybe, Definitely series. It isn’t necessary but it is strongly recommended that readers begin with the Maybe trilogy, as the characters featured in the Definitely trilogy are first introduced there. The backstories provide greater depth and the mystery in this first book draws upon knowledge of the first trilogy.
From the Maybe trilogy:
The Maybe trilogy is Kinsley and Killian’s story. Kinsley Elizabeth Felton, twenty-one, returned home to Las Vegas for her father’s funeral at the tail end of her senior year at Yale. Her father and grandfather owned a successful family business that included several casinos. She had known for years what was expected of her. She was to eventually marry a man of her father’s choosing that would one day take over the family business.
Killian Byrne, thirty, was VP of Operations at Felton Corporation and being considered for the CEO position. With a business degree from Harvard and some law school under his belt, he was recruited to Felton Corporation five years earlier. He formed a deep bond with Kinsley’s father, Robert. Three years ago, he was informed about a plan for him to marry Kinsley and become CEO. Because of her age, he did not approach Kinsley.
The plan got turned upside down when Kinsley’s father died of a heart attack suddenly, and Kinsley learned that the timetable had shifted and a marriage would take place in six months. She had always done as told, but said she can’t do this. Even if his considerable appeal did tempt her to agree, Killian didn’t want to marry her unless forced to for the CEO position. Killian and Kinsley are attracted to one another, but there are many lies and expectations that hinder their ability to form an honest and true bond. In their final book, the ugly truths are all exposed. Kinsley works to right the wrongs of her family by taking down a tracking ring, and Killian works to save her.
In the Definitely trilogy:
In this trilogy Scarlett, Kinsley’s best friend, gets her own story. It takes place nearly ten years after the conclusion of Kinsley’s story. Both women continue living in New York, where they had gone to school and had modelling careers.
In Definitely Yes:
Scarlett Bell, thirty-two, needs excitement in her life. She is a committed workaholic and has a steady dose of one night stands with bad boys since breaking up with her college boyfriend Jake years ago. Her modelling career is winding down now, but she can hardly keep up with Beautifully Bell Enterprises, her fashion and beauty company. When she gets a text from Anonymous one evening, asking her to meet him at his room at the Waldorf for the best night of her life, she struggles with herself. She takes pause until she catches a glimpse of a handsome stranger in the shadows as he exits the bar and catches her eye.
He calls her Beauty, and she calls him Beast. They have a passionate liaison that takes place entirely in the dark. Afterward, they part ways with the intention of never seeing one another again. But Scarlett has a hard time getting the man of her dreams out of her mind.
Beast knows everything about Scarlett. He shouldn’t pursue her, but he cannot help himself. He shares her thrill for excitement. He tells himself it will be just one night, but he cannot walk away and soon thoughts of her consume him. He knows he isn’t good enough for her. If she discovers his identity she will have nothing to do with him. His work begins to suffer. Getting stuck on her is dangerous, though, because she could get in the way of an upcoming assignment. Beast isn’t free to quit his job. He destroys people for a living and always gets the job done.
From Definitely No:
Ignacio Marlow couldn’t do the job. Again. He had failed ten years ago, too. But when it comes to Scarlett Bell he is powerless to act. She is a strong and determined woman. Her deep love for her best friend Kinsley had moved him. He tried to get away, but when she called out his name and wanted to go with him he couldn’t turn her away. But he wouldn’t let her stay because he is a monster. A killer. Incapable of the love she deserves.
Scarlett Bell is devastated when Nacio leaves her and disappears without a trace. She had only just found him, and their connection is too strong to ignore. It doesn’t matter that he is a killer. She knows that there is a man that loves her underneath the darkness that consumes him. She is determined to learn all she can, to show him that she loves him in spite of what he does. To show him he is worthy of her love.
In Nacio and Scarlett’s second book, Nacio tries to push Scarlett away. He is convinced that they have no future. But Scarlett is persistent. She meets his family with the hopes of understanding him better. Reina, his sister, runs the family. Her orders are expected to be obeyed. Santino, his younger and more talkative brother, flirts shamelessly. But as Scarlett gets to see Nacio in his element, and learns of the evil he has done, her love for him is put to the test. The book ends in a painful cliffhanger.
Nacio and Scarlett are an interesting pair. Nacio falls for her when he sees her ten years earlier. When a job brings her back on his radar, he finally acts upon his infatuation. Their anonymous hookup confirms that they both love to take risks. They both love excitement. But in this book Nacio’s identity is revealed to Scarlett. That should cause her to step back. Unlike Nacio, Scarlett’s life has been lived within the law, but a shocking and reckless disregard for her own safety allows her to slip into Nacio’s world without much of a hitch. Living through Kinsley’s experience would certainly have desensitized her to Nacio’s lifestyle. And knowing of Nacio’s role ten years earlier would soften him in her eyes, despite Kinsley’s warning.
There are a few questions that remain. *Spoilers* First, Nacio’s escape five years ago is suspicious. The police do not appear to be looking for him. Second, Nacio’s ability to walk in and out of jail with ease is suspicious. Third, in Definitely Yes, Nacio reports to a man. In Definitely No, his family is run by his sister. There are obviously some missing pieces that will come to light in Definitely Forever.
Nacio and Scarlett’s trilogy continues as Scarlett is introduced to Nacio’s heartless world. Questions arise while the couple struggles with the idea of a future together. The story is nicely written and plot-driven. There are unexpected twists and turns as well as surprising revelations. The characters are nicely developed, and more is learned about Nacio here now that his identity is revealed. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Nacio and Scarlett. I rate this book four stars.
OUCH! That ending was painful! Oh… I can’t wait to see where this goes. This installment definitely grabbed my attention. Scarlett does something dangerous, trying to force Nacio’s hand. What comes next is nothing she would have ever conjured as being a possibility.
I was remiss previously but one thing about this series, it’s best enjoyed after reading the Maybe trilogy. Several characters carryover along with their respective stories bleeding into this series. This installment is not standalone material. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this audiobook and occasionally switched off to read the book.
Awesome Story & Narration Captivating & Intense!
Definitely No
Maybe, Definitely, Book 5
By: Ella Miles
Narrated by: Lacy Laurel, Connor Crais
Ella Miles continues to bring it in her latest “Maybe, Definitely” novel, it picks up where “Definitely Yes” leaves off. We now know who the beast is and what his intentions are. Even so, Scarlett still wants him but he thinks he is no good for her so he pushes her away revealing who he is and what he is all about is supposed to scare her away. Instead Scarlett steps into his dark world. We learn more about the Beast, his family and why he is the way he is, the monster he believes he is. This is a fast paced story, it is cleverly plotted and there is never a dull moment, there is plenty of drama, angst, thrilling and suspenseful moments, twists and turns, hot seductive romance and an ending that will make your jaw drop. I am looking forward to what comes next for the Beast and his Beauty. Ella Miles, thank you for another awesome story!
I listened to the Audiobook edition, Lacy Laurel and Connor Crais are talented narrators and voice artists. They continue to bring these characters to life, their portrayal of each character is spot on, they sound just as I picture them to sound. You could hear how much heart they put into their work as they capture the characters emotions, their passion as well as their attitude which is all reflected in their performance. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to Thank you for another awesome listen
~An open door~
Unexpected twists and turns in this installment as both Scarlett and Nacio fall headlong into a a murkily defined relationship, drawn by their mutual, undeniable and obsessive attraction for each other. How can they ever reckon a future together let alone their current states of being with their comfort zones warring with ethics and loyalties. A bit of convoluted thinking leads to Scarlett getting Nacio’s attention, but it is all about visiting her dark side to see if she could be what he needs her to be, to see, as well as experience for herself, now that Nacio has opened the door to his life for her.
This series will take you on a amzing ride that will have you hooked from the very first page tell the very ending. This series will have you on the edge of your seat and needing more trough out this story.
Wow! This continuation of the series left me speechless. It is dark and gritty, and oh so emotional. The stories of Nacio’s (Beast’s) past as well as everything Scarlett gives up and goes through being with Beast had me captivated. This does end in a cliffhanger and I am already anxious to read what happens next.
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Great storyline, Nacio a killer and monster he is also sexy and good looking, nearly killed Scarletts best friend. Scarlett is a selfish person and really likes Nacio but he escaped from prison
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OMG!! I started this book with such staunch opinions of the characters. Who I thought was right, who I thought was wrong, and who I thought was certifiably insane. You’ll just have to read it to follow that line of thought. And then BAM, out of nowhere, there it was. It was like the characters were playing musical chairs with their personalities and truly I want to cry for Beast, I understand Beauty’s reaction and her actions, which makes the knot in my throat all the bigger. I have every faith it will work out in the end, but good grief, the emotional rollercoaster this story is taking us on, with more to come I’m sure, is so twisted and enthralling I can’t help but go along for the ride.
Scarlett is the Beauty to Nacio’s Beast. She is deeply and irrevocably in love with him against her better judgement. He’s told her that he is a ruthless killer, that he would even kill her if he had to, but it didn’t change the intense obsessive need she felt for him.
This dark, obsessive romance was filled with painful history of Beast’s past and his continued abuse by his father. His equally damaged sister Reina and their tainted past was raw, twisted, and gritty.
Beauty’s pain in giving everything up for Beast was equally painful as it was not enough. When he finally got the truth from Reina, too much time had passed.
This erotic, intense romance ended in a huge cliffy. As much as I hate cliffys, this story had me captivated from start to finish.
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Scarlett has finally fallen for a man and she’s willing to do anything to get more with him even go to jail. Scarlett is desperate to convince Beast he loves her too.
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Totally speechless and absolutely heart broken with the way this book ends. Scarlett and Naico have everything staked against them and this leg in their journey is one challenge after another for each of them. Just when they think they are in the same space, Reina, Naico and Santino’s sister unlocks a piece of Naico’s past that Scarlett finds trumps everything them have triumphed over thus far. I cannot wait to read the final piece of this adventure. I highly recommend that you check out this author, she writes in trilogies and they are worth each and every sleepless night it takes to read aboth these characters and the world that she has created for them.
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Beauty and Beast.
Just like the prior series I read of Ella Miles each book gets better and better. If you like the mystery suspense romance you really should check this series out. You will find out who the beast is now the question can Scarlet look past that. The twists are shocking and so cool. Lies and truths will it tear them apart? The ending will blow you away. On to the next book cannot wait! I did receive a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
DARK and sooo INTENSE!
Eeek! I’m still holding my breath. The suspense is infuriating but the drama pushes me to the edge vigorously turning the pages as the wicked twists get more wicked more emotionally grueling and raw while the passionate throbbing chemistry dominates and roars a blazing fire into the story but seeps into my intimate bits warming me with a need for more. A fantastic must read that refuses to release the hold it continues to keep me in with a pleading need for more!
The second installment of the Definitely Series had parts I really liked, some parts I could overlook and some things I wished were different. I liked that the connection between Scar and Nacio was so strong and she refused to give in to him but it was really difficult to find many redeeming qualities in him. I have fallen for many anti-heroes in the past because l could find some hints of kindness, love, or vulnerability deep inside the person. The only good things about Nacio I found were that he didn’t kill Kinsley, he tries to push Scar away, he has dogs, and what he learns at the end of this book.
I could overlook the lack of logistics surrounding the escape from prison and how Scar gets out of jail. I wish there was more detail as how the darkness claims Scarlett. I find it very difficult that a strong woman, such as Scar, falls for the man that is a killer, has taken advantage of women and children through sex trafficking, and hid behind his Beast persona. I also wish there were more indications of the thoughts and feeling both of them had during the 10 year separation.
I plan on reading the final book in the series to find out how it all ends, even though I had a hard time truly enjoying this book.
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As Scarlett and Nacio’s story continues to unfold the tension ratchets up, the twists keep coming and the passion gets hotter. This is an enjoyable dark romance that asks some hard questions, offers compelling characters, powerful emotions and sizzling scenes that will keep you on edge waiting to see what happens next. It does end on a cliffhanger in preparation of the next book.
Ummm… what the heck just happened there? That was an amazing story, but I don’t quite know how I feel about it. It’s dark and twisted, passionate and emotional. It asks us to experience their most fundamental feelings: lust, love, joy, terror, and even overwhelming confusion. Nacio has so many secrets. Even some that he’s been keeping from himself. And by the time this book is over, we – and Scarlett – have learned most of them. I’m not sure what we should be expecting from the final book in the series, but I’m sure it’s going to be just as thrilling a ride.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
This book is pretty screwed up but I loved it. So twisted and dark but sad too. I love the tension and the chemistry between Beauty and Beast. The heat between these too is burning hot. I enjoy their sex scenes too. The question remains, will they find love together again? I can’t wait to find out!