A SEXY FORBIDDEN BOSS ROMANCE! NO CLIFFHANGER!SEDUCED FOR A NIGHT. TAKEN FOREVER.With only nine months left at Stanford, and despite being top of her law school class, Lori Havens takes leave to care for her sick mother. That means she juggles three jobs, the best of which is researcher for novelist, and syndicated columnist of “Cat Does Crime,” Cat Summer.One evening after finishing up her work … evening after finishing up her work at Cat’s apartment building, Lori has an encounter with a sexy stranger, and does something out of character. She goes home with him. The night is perfect, he’s perfect, wealthy, powerful and from out of town. Morning comes, and despite their connection, Lori leaves before he finds out she’s far from the equal he believes her to be. She’s not a charity case and she’s not after his money. She will make her own. In other words, she leaves before her prince charming finds out she’s no princess.
Flash forward a few months, Lori’s mother is healing, and Cat’s husband, Reese, has merged his firm with another and Lori lands an internship there, with school credit and scholarship money.. Everything is falling into place. That is until fate reveals a wicked twist of events and Lori walks into a conference room to find her new boss, Cole Brooks, one of the partners, is her one-night prince charming. One sizzling shared look across a boardroom, and it’s clear: this man is not done with her. It’s not long before Lori is informed that she’ll be working high profile cases with her one night prince charming which will require long nights and travel, starting immediately.
OTHER BOOKS IN THE DIRTY RICH WORLD:
Dirty Rich One Night Stand (Cat & Reese’s story)
Dirty Rich Cinderella Story (Lori & Cole’s story)
Dirty Rich Obsession (Reid & Carrie’s story)
Dirty Rich Betrayal (Grayson & Mia’s story)
Dirty Rich Cinderella Story: Ever After (continuation of Cole & Lori’s story)
Dirty Rich Bastard (Eric’s story)
Dirty Rich One Night Stand: Two Years Later (continuation of Cat & Reese’s story)
Dirty Rich Obsession: All Mine (continuation of Reid & Carrie’s story)
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Amazing. Glad someone recommended this book to me
A must read
I enjoyed every single second of this story. This was an intoxicating, sensual, romantic journey to go on with Lori and Cole.
An amazing story. Leaves you in the edge of your seat more than once. This is one you just can’t put down until you finish it.
Lori works for Cat Summer, wife of Criminal attorney Reese Summer. She is her assistant for her books, and she does Research for her. Cat has a crime column which turned into her writing crime books. Lori works three or more jobs because her father died and left her and her mother in debt. He gambled and he had a stroke a few months ago and died. Her mother had a stroke and she had just recently started back working again. Her mother is an ER nurse. Father left them with a gambling debt and medical bills her and her mother had to pay. Cole is a wealthy attorney who is best friends with Cat’s husband Reese and was in town preparing for the merger of the two companies to be named Summers and Brooks law offices. Lori meets Reese coming from Cat and Reese’s home where she had dropped off some research and got dressed for going to work at the law office she worked at as a clerk. She also worked as a waitress in this restaurant. I digressed. She ran into Cole and as a result he was helping her pick up her garmet bag and their eyes met, his piercing blue hers green. Cole tried to get her number and she didn’t budge. Later that evening they run into each other again. She was meeting Cat but Cat couldn’t stay so she told her to stay and have dinner and fill out her application for the intern program. Cole happened to be there because he was in town and had been on and off so be much so he had a suite at a hotel nicer than where she lived. They decide to have a one night stand, since she would give him info on herself. So they go have a one night stand and he doesn’t get her number because she leaves while he is in the shower. He obsesses over her, even has his secretary Ashley try to track her down. Lori gets the internship program and is going to work for Reese’s new partner and guess who that is, of course it’s Cole and that is where the story takes off. Good reading. Easy reading and great plot can’t wait to read the rest of their story.
The sweet romance between ahigh-powered lawyer and struggling law student is very satisfying.
3.5 stars
This was a solidly enjoyable read! I had trouble putting it down so it’s fair to say it held my interest. The lawyer plot furthered and supported the romantic plot quite well; and the alternating points of view were a nice touch.
I did have a few issues with the tempo. Parts seems to drag on and others flew by. It took a second to wrap my head around those things. Also, some of the dialogue seemed a bit stilted. There were clunky, awkward lines or thoughts and it always threw me out of it for a moment.
This book was a great palate-cleanser and Lisa Renee Jones is on my list of authors to revisit, but it may not be my first choice.
Excellent! This book far exceeded my expectations (due to the title that I hate). I bought it based on a special price and the reviews. Loved the book! Ms. Jones is a fantastic writer. I could not put this book down until I finished it and have already bought two more books by this author.
Emotionally thrilling, smoking hot sexy, action packed romantic journey filled with love, longing and a passion that will not be ignored….. an exciting adventure that I just could not put down.
Lori Havens is a struggling law student that has to take a break to care for her suddenly ill mother and finds an amazing stress reliving night with a handsome stranger she never expects to see again….. Cole Brooks is a sexy, charming, strong, smart, alpha male and highly successful lawyer that finds himself unexpectedly staring on one woman that ran out on him and he never really thought he would find…. Loved it!
The intensity and sexiness you expect from Lisa Renee Jones!!! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
The second part of Cole and Lori’s story is as intense as their journey to each other. When they come back from their Honeymoon all of Cole’s protective instincts kick after their public trail causes all kinds of issues. Lori is trying to be independent and all Cole wants to do is to protect her through the crazy turmoil. In addition, Cole’s assistant Ashley is involved in some crazy stuff!
This is a page turner and you will not want to put this down!
I loved everything about Cole and Lori’s story. It was fun, sexy, and I loved the look we got into their jobs as lawyers. I’m a sucker for fairy tale retellings and while this is a fairly loose retelling, I fell for them hook, line, and sinker.
Cole is one of my favorite book boyfriends of the year! He is all in from the get go and was completely drawn to Lori. After a one night stand, they can’t avoid each other when Lori walks into her new job and finds Cole is one of her new bosses.
Lori is a strong and independent woman. Things that have happened in the past, have caused her to put walls up and not trust easily. Cole is determined to break down those walls, be someone that Lori can trust and count on. While I loved the strength of both of these characters, there were times where I wanted Cat to stop pushing Reese away. However, I also understood her history and that it was hard for her to let him in and the angst ended up being one of my favorite parts of their story!
I loved the secondary characters in this story. Cat and Reese are wonderful and I will definitely be going back to read their story at some point in the future. It was also nice to see some of the Walker brothers!
This story was fun, well-paced, and their chemistry was off the charts. The epilogue left me with a smile on my face and I’m so glad I get to dive right into Cole and Lori’s second book.
Grateful to have received a complimentary ARC copy to honestly review.
Not your average Cinderella fairy tale!
Super sexy, hot, and steamy modern day Cinderella story! This fast-paced romance melts right off the pages it’s so hot. It is the story of Cole and Lori. It demanded my attention from start to finish. It immediately starts off with action and keeps going until the end. I like that Lisa Renee Jones knows how to mix a bit of suspense and intrigue into her romance stories. It gives that extra excitement and edge that I love!
Cole is a man on a mission, and that mission is to get Lori. I like that Cole is willing to do whatever it takes to get his woman. He is sexy, successful, patient but determined, kind, and understanding. Lori is smart, loyal, driven, and loving but has issues that keep her from fully trusting men. Will Cole be able to convince Lori to let her guard down and let him prove to her that he is different? Lori and Cole have sizzling chemistry together. I also liked seeing characters from the previous book, Reese and Cat, make an appearance in this book.
The book was well written and well paced from beginning to end. The plot was interesting and easy to follow. I highly recommend reading this intriguing page-turner! LRJ did not disappoint!!!
Lisa Renee Jones knows how to write a story! Her characters and storyline are engaging, intriguing and written to perfection!
Dirty Rich Cinderella Story is all about Cole and Lori. Fate and destiny is working in their favor when they literally run into each other. They have an immediate connection even though they try to deny it and they have mutual friends and don’t even realize it.
I love the push and pull they both have throughout the story. They not only have chemistry but an understanding of each other in and out of the office, but until Lori can let the baggage go that she has hanging over her, their relationship will never be able to move forward.
Forced to make the best of life, with stifling expectations placed on her shoulders, Lori Havens is determined to be the heroine of her own story, even more so to be independent of any man.
So when she learns that she will now be working for Cole Brooks, the confident, successful and rich man she shared a one-night stand with months prior, Lori is determined to keep him in his place.
Working closely together with someone you admire could threaten to complicate any working relationship, but adding in the extra pressure of undeniable sexual chemistry, and only time will tell what will transpire.
Lori Havens is undoubtedly one of my all-time favorite heroines. She was fierce in her beliefs, strong, and loyal. Laced with legal drama and intrigue, this story was a delight to read. Experiencing the love story between her and Cole unfold was something to behold.
As Always, Happy Reading!
“5/5 Beaming Brains!”
When you think of Cole Brooks You think Success. Dominant. Alpha Male. Rich. Powerful. Untouchable… that is unless you walk into the very green eyes of the most beautiful, smart woman top of her law class with a few months to go before she had to stop. Friend of Cat (Reese Summers)…..who does side jobs by reading the column….. how is it a one time hook up can turn into the most amazing trial and error (no puns intended) love story with twists that will have you wanting to dive into the juicy tales as Cole joins Reese Law Firms and then bring Lori in as his assistant….only to be his assistant during the day and his lover in the evening, and so powerful together when working and strong enough to give Cole everything he needs for cross examinations…
A very sensual story of lust, power, success and the ability to find your happily ever after.
I love this whole series
What can I say about this one that would get you to get to your nearest e-tailer or retailer. This was hot sexy and Cinderellaist. Lori was not looking for a prince, a hook-up, or anything of that nature. She was on the other hand a smart, sexy, young woman and it had been too long. She endured much. She stopped her life to care for a loved one. Why couldn’t she have just a bit of delight for herself.
Cole was a man of men. He was one that knew what he wanted and he was determined to get it, but he was not the roll over you type to get what he wanted. He could see Lori for herself.
I was taken with Cole and Lori. I loved seeing some of the other characters of Jones’ that I have seen in the past. I was nice getting a peek in their lives and seeing secondary characters that may lead to more. I found this one was not so much a mystery/suspense type read. There was more of Cole and Lori and them working together both professional and not. Lori finds herself being her own worse enemy. Regardless of that being said, I found me another good read from Lisa Renee Jones.
Dirty Rich Cinderella Story is the second book in the Dirty Rich series but can be read without reading the first book. I hadn’t read Dirty Rich One Night Stand and jumped right into Cinderella with no problem.
Lori Havens is a heroine who WANTS to be strong, she wants to be independent and get her life back on track, but she really just seems to not know what direction to go in and fights everything and everyone just for the sake of asserting herself.
“I’m still here, that he has that much control over me makes him powerful. I love and hate this about him to the point that despite all the high and rush of the challenge I’ve professed, I am most likely a little f***ed up, but he doesn’t give me time to let that idea mess with my head.”
Cole Brooks is a swoony alpha hero with a sweet soft side. When he decides that he wants Lori, he puts his all into pursuing her and persuading her! He was definitely my favorite part of this book!
“For this one night,” he says, leaning in, his lips near my ear, the rasp of his light stubble scraping erotically along the delicate skin of my cheek. “I own you.”
What starts out as a one night stand turns into a real journey for both of the main characters. Great chemistry and some angst is what kept me reading this one.
-3.5 Stars-
Cole and Lori are a new favorite couple… and I may have a little crush on Cole! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
What do you do when you meet the man that makes your toes curl, belly tighten and heart melt? You grab on and never let go, right? Lori is very independent but Cole makes her want to do these thinks and she has never wanted them before. Can Lori have it all? The education, career and the one?
Cole has never looked at a woman again after getting her into bed. He’s a one and done kinda guy. With Lori he is finding his heart is drawn to her and he is attached… protective and she is his.
Can they both change who they are to be owned by each other?
I loved this story, it was packed with tension, romance and a HEA. Lastly you get some more of the badass Walker Security team. You can’t go wrong…. why can’t we have 10 star options?
Excellent read!