Definitely Yes

Definitely Yes by Ella Miles is a romantic suspense that I listened to on audio narrated by Lacy Laurel and Connor Crais. This is the first book in the Definitely series, but is also the forth 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 loved Scarlett and Beast. I cannot wait to dive into the next book in the series Definitely No to get more of Scarlett and Beast’s story.

Lacy and Connor did an amazing job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

Scarlett And Beast Have Incredible Chemistry And Tantalizing Escapades! Ends In An Emotional, Tearful Cliffhanger. Fans of the Maybe Trilogy Will Love It.

This is the first 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 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, so in her few off hours she goes to bars and hopes to find a bad boy for a few hours of fun. She has had a steady dose of one night stands since breaking up with her college boyfriend Jake. 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. Drawn to the excitement of an anonymous hookup but cognizant of the inherent danger, 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, and if she discovers his identity she will have nothing to do with him. As she becomes the only woman he can think of, 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 is very good at what he does. He always gets the job done.

Scarlett and Beast live their separate lives, each on an independent but converging path. Scarlett dreams that she, Beast, Kinsley, Jake, and Preston are connected through a darkness, yet she cannot fit the pieces of the puzzle together. She comes to terms with her age and recognizes that time won’t be on her side forever if she wants to fulfill all her dreams of a family as well as a career. Jake reappears in her life, causing her to dig deep. He could fulfill all her dreams, but she had broken up with him for a reason. Beast makes her feel alive, but he says they have no future. Beast walks the dark path, regardless of how he feels about it. Scarlett is a distraction that might cost him his life. The book ends in an emotional, tearful cliffhanger!

Beast and Scarlett have incredible chemistry and tantalizing escapades! The suspense is fantastic as Beast’s identity remains uncertain. Questions remain at the end, but a few answers are given. Readers should keep in mind that Beast and Scarlett are explicitly not in a relationship here, so they each explore the possibility of other dalliances. Kinsley plays an important role in this story, and the danger she faced ten years ago still impacts Scarlett.

Beast and Scarlett’s trilogy opens with a thrilling story of suspense and steam as danger lingers in the background. The story is well-written and plot-driven. There are unexpected twists and turns as well as unanswered questions and deceit. The characters are nicely developed, though much about Beast is purposely withheld for obvious reasons. The story is written in first person. The POV alternates between Beast and Scarlett. I rate this book 4.5 stars.

I believe I have jumped into the middle of this series. It seems that there is more backstory to these characters than just this book. Even with that, I enjoyed the read. Good story with plenty of intrigue to keep one interested. My biggest fault with the book, if I would even call it a fault, is that there are some glaring editorial misses in the pages that shouldn’t be there. That is the reason I rated as 4 stars instead of 5.

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~So very torn with the Devil and the Angel on her shoulders~

—>>> Having just jumped into this series in this book, the storyline as I understand now shifts to thirty-two-year-old/ex-model Scarlett “Scar” Bell, successful owner of a fashion and beauty company. The last ten years have been all dedicated to business, and with her best friend now married and settled, Scar now feels she is lacking something. But her immediate goal that night was to find someone who could give her a night to remember. And it does, coming in the form of a mysterious text from an even more mysterious man she nicknames “Beast.” Suddenly, Scar is dealing with an ex-boyfriend, Jake, whom she hires to be a financial advisor, though he is pushing for much more than that. Now, Scar is so very torn between Sexy Beast and Safe Jake.

Beast finds himself compromising much to be with Scar, yet still goes after her, knowing that just once was not going to be enough. Scar is getting mired in what she imagines she could have with Jake, and wants that projected life with him, but realizes she deserves so much more than what he can give her. Captivating story, and very much looking forward to reading what comes next for them both!

The adventure from the Maybe series continues so it would be wise to read them first.
I like the character of Scarlet and her struggles and wins. It was a good love triangle if I could call it like that at all.
The style was great as always and kept me reading and reading.

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Kinsley is a strong kick ass woman in this book and she is sex on two.legs! One night she goes I to a bar and she gets a text from a mysterious stranger who she calls BEAST. He calls her BEAUTY and he wants to own her but she is not allowed to see his face under any circumstances. The two if them hook up that first night and then go time their meetings and become extremely close… I read this book as an ARC and this is my honest review.

I received an Advanced Readers copy of this book. It was great. Ella Miles did a great job bringing the characters to life. I highly recommend this book.

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This book is the first of its trilogy and it left me feeling dumb founded. I have read the Maybe series as you can get by without reading it but I guaranteed it you do or have read it, reading Scarlette’s story will knock you on you a$$. So this book takes place a few years after her best friend Kinsley’s story ended. Which is cool because you get an update on them or an introduction to a great couple. The way that Ella creates the story lines for her characters will both frustrate and intrigue you and yet hook you in for the ride of your life. This book is no exception. Scarlett has built her own fashion empire and she is now struggling with work or need to find love, marriage and have babies. She gets herself two men who are polar opposite of each other but each offer Scarlette what she needs and wants together. This book is only the beginning of Scarlette’s journey and it is one heck of a ride! I cannot wait to see what happens next. Does Scarlette run back to safety with Jake and how does she react when she finds out who Beast really is?

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If your just not reading reviews to see if this is something you’d be interested in, let me recommend that you start at the beginning with “Maybe Yes”. Although you can start here and follow Scarlett’s story, there are important pieces of the puzzle you will miss by doing so. This is one suspenseful, emotional ride. This is so worth stalking an author over.

Scarlett Bell runs her own multi billion dollar company. She smart, beautiful and is feisty. She likes the single life she has been living for years. One night at her favorite bar she receives a text from a stranger asking her to meet him. Always looking for an adventure, she says yes. It turns out to be a night she can’t forget. Is it possible for more with her mystery man?

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