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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I have read some pretty serious books lately and Dirty Rich Cinderella Story was just what I needed. It was fun, sexy and steamy with characters that had sparks flying right off the pages.
Lori is working hard to fulfill her dreams, but when her mom needs her, just shy of finishing school, she does the best she can. Lori has never asked for helped and she has no intention on starting now. She wants to stand on her own two feet. I just loved Cole. He was perfect in so many ways. He was gorgeous, sexy, sweet and so charming. He knew he wanted Lori and would not let her go again. I find that so sexy.
For one night, Lori gives in to temptation. The night was perfect, but she leaves before he wakes. When things finally seem to be falling into place for her, she lands an internship that will go a long way for her. What she never expected was to see the man that gave her that perfect night months ago. Now he has plans of his own and this time he has no plans to let her go.
Dirty Rich Cinderella Story was a fun and sexy read. I loved the push and pull between these characters so much. Each had their own issues they had to work through, but you can see the chemistry between them. This was a second book in a series, but I did not feel as if I missed anything. This can be read as a standalone.
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~~ 4.5 DELICIOUSLY DIRTY RICH STARS! ~~
“He’s my dirty little secret.”
If you like your fairytales filthy hot, smart and oh so seductive, then DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY by Lisa Renee Jones is guaranteed to sweep you off your feet!
THE STORY:
Law School Student Lori Havens is on the verge of graduating at the top of her class but has had to take a leave of absence to care for her ailing mama and pay off her family’s exorbitant debt. Her days and nights are filled with all work and NO PLEASURE until a chance encounter with a suave, powerfully sexy stranger leads to a sizzling hot hookup that lights up her entire world. Cole Brooks is instantly entranced as well and hungers for more than one night with this secretive, alluringly feisty siren, but his skittish lover flees the following morning before he can discover that she would never fit into his rich, elite world. Undeterred, an obsessed Cole tries to track his mystery woman down, to no avail…and though both can’t stop thinking of their fantasy-fueled night together, they both resign themselves to the fact that their paths may never collide again.
Fast forward two months later when Lori lands a lucrative paid internship at the newly merged Summer & Brooks law firm, and to her utter shock—and complete dismay—she discovers that her Prince Charming hookup is none other than her magnetically handsome new boss! Sparks and tempers fly aplenty in the boardroom, and when Cole makes it abundantly clear that he has every intention of picking things up where they left off, the chase is on! Lori may have her hardships, but she is NO charity case, and knows a filthy hot dalliance with this devilishly blue eyed, take-charge criminal attorney could permanently sidetrack her own law career. But when Cole pursues the object of his every desire with the same sort of vengeance that he defends his clients in the courtroom, what’s an equally besotted Lori to do? Can Prince Charming convince his bewitching Cinderella that fairytales are real…and that their love is limitess?
MY MUSINGS:
Ooh La La! DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY certainly fulfilled MY every red-hot fantasy! I am always up for a smart, provocative romance with FILTH and FEELS galore, and I just adore how Lisa Renee brilliantly puts her own sophisticated legal spin on this cleverly written Cinderella tale! Although this is technically the second book in the Dirty Rich series, it totally stands alone. However, I enjoyed the frequent appearances by their colleagues /best buds Cat and Reese from DIRTY RICH ONE NIGHT STAND who were an integral part of this plotline.
This book is a FAST-PACED, WICKEDLY SEDUCTIVE and SPELLBINDING read with a dash of suspense, some unexpected twists and turns, and a hefty dose of swoon! The fiery attraction between Cole and Lori is SERIOUSLY off the charts. I mean, these two SMOLDERED from their very first liplock and from that moment on their high octane chemistry oozes off each and every page. Their scintillating battle of wills and palpable sexual tension was so deliciously intoxicating it left me breathless! And omfg did their verbal foreplay and those kinky hot sex scenes incinerate my girly parts! I also thought the legal drama was a thrilling backdrop to this sexy page-turner, injecting a nice shot of adrenaline to balance out all the scorching hot romantic power play.
Gah! Cole is Prince Charming PERSONIFIED and there is nothing that enthralls me more than a dynamic, dominantly sexy Alpha male who rocks a three piece suit! I love how he is so strong and commanding and is 100 driven to succeed in the courtroom…and in matters of the heart! And can I say what a TURN ON it is to have a hero who self-assuredly goes after what he wants—his obsessive love for Lori knows NO BOUNDS—yet is not a jerk about it? For beneath the polished, arrogant demeanor is an honorable and caring and uber protective lover who will love mountains for his woman!
But yikes did this willful Cinderella gives him a run for his money! And truth be told, it admittedly took me a tiny bit longer to warm up to this heroine because she sure made him jump through hoops on her behalf! Don’t get me wrong…I totally admired Lori’s strength and independence, keen intelligence and remarkable resilience, and get that she’s in an untenable position and does not want “special treatment” by Cole or “to be the bimbo who slept her way to the top.”
However, her trust issues and stubborn independent pride, which propelled her to keep this prince of a guy at arm’s length, frayed my nerve a bit. But yay by the midway mark when her studly boss finally began to breach her steely defenses she completely won me over! And she truly proved to be Cole’s perfect match in every way—not only in the bedroom but in the boardroom as well. The way these two firecrackers worked their legal cases together was exhilarating!
FINAL VERDICT:
Ultimately, this wildly addictive Cinderella story sure kept my heart racing and my mind whirling from start to finish! And yes, the devious Ms. Jones throws in some delicious curveballs and makes these long-suffering MCs work for the HEA. But when they finally do ride off into the sunset together, I was rejoicing with SUCH. RAPTUROUS. DELIGHT!
Bottom Line? The Dirty Rich Series has become one of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITES of 2018 and I cannot wait for future installments!
I loved Cole and Lori since the minute I started reading this book. They met when she bumped into him and he just knew he needed to get to know her better. Lori thought he was gorgeous but so out of her league. When they bump into each other again they both know it’s fate. While Cole thinks the sexy brunette is different and someone he will want to see more, Lori thinks the total opposite. She’s never had a one night stand but making an exception for Cole. After their steamy night she sneaks out the next day and Cole is devastated. He spends two months trying to find her with no luck.
Two months later they find each other in the most unexpected way, he’s her new boss. While she’s freaking out Cole doesn’t care and is trying for Lori to see things his way and to not worry. Lori has struggled so much and she doesn’t want anyone taking care of her and wants to achieve her goals on her own without anyone thinking that she’s sleeping her way up the ladder. Cole sees her as none of that. He sees her as an independent, strong, intelligent gorgeous woman. He tries to help her out financially because he’s a millionaire and that infuriated her.
These two had a push and pull relationship with her always trying not to hand over control to Cole. Cole was a dreamy hero that knew what he wanted and never gave up. The chemistry between them was . I would love to read more on this power couple.
I enjoyed this story. It was sexy and held my attention. It was a little slow at times, but overall, it was an intriguing story and I really loved the characters and storyline. I thought the characters were great together and I really found myself rooting for them and dying for them to get back together. I love Lisa’s work and I cannot wait to see what she comes up with next!
***I received an ebook copy from the author at no cost***
I love this naughty, romantic, and somewhat angsty modern-day fairy tale.
Cole is a sinful treat! That man has a mouth that’s filthy and oh can he put every word he speaks into action. He’s just as sweet as he is sinful, and he’s looking for the right lady to have by his side for the rest of his life. He’s a good guy, with good intentions, and that made him super likeable for me.
Lori is truly loyal and dedicated to her mom. She’s completely selfless, but at times this caused her to end up denying herself things and experiences that she deserved. To be honest, there were a few times in the story where I wanted to pluck her out of the book, pick her up, and shake her, because I was so frustrated with some of the self-sabotaging I saw her doing. But, she does change a lot over the course of the book, and that transformation was one of my favorite pieces.
I’m not a huge fan of insta-love, though I’ve been reading more stories with that theme lately, but I love how the author created a sense of insta-lust with this one. The connection between Cole and Lori was electric, firing to life literally seconds within their first meeting one another. The sparks that flew never fully fanned out, and that made the story all the more exciting to read.
I loved the forbidden twist that this story took. Lori was chasing her dreams, finally, but wanting Cole, when he’s an instrumental part of making those dreams a reality, was amazing.
This was a quick read and just like the other Jones book I read, I was captivated by the plot and the writing. I loved the roller coaster ride that the author took me on, the dynamic characters she crafted, and the hotter than hot scenes that are thrown in along the way.
This book is part of a series, but can easily be read as a standalone (I admittedly didn’t read the first book). Anyone looking for an exciting and sexy romance novel should snatch this one up and give it a read.
Four stars to this novel!
Yall this isnt your typical fairytale … but it has touches. Lori and Cole are from different worlds. And Lori cant let it go she doesnt want anything she didnt work for. Cole learns this the hard way!!!
This book is the 2nd book in the Dirty Rich Duet. We met Cat Maxwell & Reese Summer who play major roles in this story. This book is about Lori Havens, a Stanford law student who had to dropout of school when her mother had a stroke and powerful attorney and partner with Reese in their newly formed law firm, Cole Brooks.
Strangers Lori and Cole bump into each other on the street, literally and have a one-night stand. Lori has already gotten under Cole’s skin but slips out with no way for him to contact her. Weeks later, Cole & Reese merge their law practices and Cole moves to New York but he hasn’t forgotten his mystery woman.
Lori is hired to work on Reese’s new legal team and the chemistry is off the charts right from the start. There are good times but lots of trials for these two…
Will Cinderella get her Prince Charming? Will there be a happily ever after? Please read this wonderful book to find out all the answers to questions you have. If you haven’t read Dirty Rich One Night Stand (Cat & Reese’s Story) pick it up too…you won’t be sorry. These books can be read as stand-alones.
I received an arc for an honest review but purchased the book as well.
There’s one thing you know you’re going to get when you read a Lisa Renee Jones book, a well written, hot steamy Chemistry between the characters, suspense, humor and definitely a page turner all wrapped up into a neat little delicious package. Book two of the Dirty Rich series definitely did not disappoint, absolutely loved Cole and Lori, the passion and he eat between these two just jumped off the page at you. Cole’s confidence just dropped off him, you couldn’t wait to see who he would take down next, add the new and upcoming intern that has captured Coles heart, and you have one heck of a book that was very difficult to put down. Loved every minute of it!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
One night stand with the man of your dreams or maybe your prince charming? How about both with a little dirty in the mix? Heck Yeah! Who wouldn’t want that?! I enjoyed this story more than I thought I would, and not because it didn’t sound interesting but because it was the 2nd book but could be read as a stand-alone and I am one who likes to read the first book in a series no matter what so I was skeptical.. but my skepticism was blown out of the water after the first chapter and I settled in for a fantastic ride! If anything it made me want to read the first book even more to get Cat and Reese’s story in Dirty Rich One Night Stand- and believe me I will be one-clicking that bad boy very soon! I would give this book a huge 4 stars and highly recommend to others.
Lori is dealing with working multiple jobs to make ends meet and pay of her moms medical bills and her fathers debt that he wracked up before his death. Her mom is doing better and is back at work but Lori is still set on taking care of everything, she doesn’t dwell on giving up her dream of being a lawyer… But she decides to step out of her safety zone for one-night… one-night only… and when she leaves the sexy man in his hotel room she never thought she would see him again as he lives out of town…
Twist of fate???
Cole works hard for everything he has.. even if he doesn’t need to. He doesn’t do the whole relationship thing because no woman has ever interested him for longer than a one-night… but when Lori blows him away with just one-night he sets out to find the girl they left him without a goodbye or a last name… he never imagined when he merges his company with his friend that he will become the boss of the woman who plays a starring role in his dreams nearly every night….
What will happen with this twist? Will they give in to the temptation they have footed around because of there new statuses?
Get to one clicking to see what happens! You don’t wanna miss this steamy sexy whirlwind!
A terrific spin on Cinderella with two engaging characters becoming perfect partners both in and out of the bedroom
Book 2 in the Dirty Rich series, this held up well for me reading it as a standalone. This author has been on my radar to read more of since I read a Walker Security story and ended up adding more books to my already out-of control TBR list. Add in the boss-employee angle (one of my favorite tropes), and I was glad for a chance to read this.
Cole…wow, did I love Cole! Intense, intelligent, protective, determined, supportive, caring–in other words, just about perfect. Also, as someone whose brother is a lawyer, I really liked that he and Reese were both lawyers with integrity. I loved Lori, too. Intelligent, intuitive, goal oriented, I loved her determination to succeed on her own merits, not take favors from her friends. She’s been hurt by men before, and I totally empathized with her need for control and wish to have things with Cole be on her own terms, but I also loved that she wasn’t unreasonable about it, and was (mostly) willing to compromise. I adored the way the two of them interacted, with lots of back and forth, and I loved how they worked just as well together out of the bedroom as in it. There are some great secondary characters as well; even characters we get only brief glimpses of are superbly sketched and real.
The story here is really the relationship between Cole and Lori, and how Lori’s past experiences with the men in her affect it. The slow unveiling of the reasons behind Lori’s attitude is skillfully done, while there are plenty of subplots woven in to keep things interesting and help drive the story forward. And I loved about 99% of their relationship; there was just that 1% near the end where I was yelling, “No, don’t do the don’t-talk-to-each-other thing now!” Yeah, I might have been pretty invested in them, lol. Luckily for my heart, they make it right with each other, and I loved the ending.
This was a terrific spin on Cinderella with two engaging characters becoming perfect partners both in and out of the bedroom. I’m off to 1-click on Cat and Reese’s story. 5 stars
B2B Kelly
Lisa Renee Jones has out done herself again!
This story is about Lisa and Cole!
Everything in life has it reasons and this story is just that and so much more it about a love that is so encompassing that you don’t know where you start or where you end! It all starts with a one night stand and ends with an all consuming love that will stand the test of time!!
Highly recommended read!!
This book is AMAZING!!!! I couldn’t put this book down and didn’t want to do anything but read. I love Cole and Lori’s story and especially how strong and determined Lori’s character is and she won’t compromise on what she wants. I liked the two person point of view in this book so we always knew what the main characters were thinking. I can’t wait to read more in this series as Lisa Renee Jones books never disappoint. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY is the second instalment in Lisa Renee Jones’ contemporary, adult DIRTY RICH romance series. This is law student Lori Havens, and attorney Cole Brooks’ story line. DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Lori and Cole) DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY follows the building relationship and forbidden romance between law student Lori Havens, and power attorney Cole Brooks. Lori Havens is struggling but looks can be deceiving. The recent death of her father, and her mother’s recovery from a stroke, our heroine, a former Stanford law student, is desperate for some me-time which includes a one-night stand with a stranger. Fast forward to present day wherein Lori Havens will come face to face with her future, and her past-Cole Brooks-her one night stand –and the man who has been tasked with mentoring our heroine as she returns to the study of law. What ensues is the forbidden romance between our leading couple, as they struggle to keep secret their growing attraction for one another, as Cole continues to mentor the woman with whom he is falling in love.
DIRTY RICH CINDERELLA STORY is a slow building story line where Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, a prince who continues to look for the woman that stole his heart. There are some issues between the couple including misunderstanding and jealousy when met with the possibility of previous love interests, as well as our heroine’s difficult acceptance of financial help, and the obvious wealth of the man that she loves. The premise is engaging as our couple navigate the push and pull of a forbidden relationship but the majority of the story line conflict is the perceived reaction of others, and our heroine’s blind spot as it pertains to her need to remain at home. The conflict resolution is quick and easy without too much effort.
Lisa Renee Jones pulls the reader into a fairy tale of the have and have-nots; an opposites attract story with a provocative hero, and stubborn heroine who struggles in the face of determined independence, shame and embarrassment for something that was, and is, out of her control.
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. When I first heard about this book, I knew I was going to love it. Something about Lisa Renee Jones’ writing speaks to me. Unfortunately, this didn’t really live up to the hype in my head.
I have always loved Lisa Renee Jones as an author but this book just fell flat for me. The characters seemed a little too perfectly imperfect. I know that sounds contradictory but it was like every flaw was created with the other character in mind. There seemed to be no growth in either character which is a shame.
The one shining star in this book is the plot, I loved the twists and turns and I enjoyed reading it. It was interesting and it kept me wanting to read the rest of the book.
Unfortunately, this book just wasn’t for me. I’m rating it 3 stars because the plot was interesting and kept me entertained.
Oh that rush I can’t stop after reading The Controversial Princess. Princess Adeline had me laughing and rooting her on with her own antics. Yes she is a Royal, but after she is done with her duties, she transforms into the real woman hiding behind the crown. When she meets our Hollywood Hottie, Josh, I could have sworn I was going to hate the arrogant ….well you get the picture. He was cocky and so self assured. Then he will wear you down and get beneath your skin.
The fairy tale romance… ha ha who am I kidding, there is nothing fairy tale about these two. It is hot and steamy! It will make you get flustered and have your toes curling. Once you think that you have their story figured out, you get thrown into some surprises.
The ending had me anticipating that maybe Josh and Adeline can live free. When the unexpected happens you are left with a huge cliff hanger and your jaw dropped to the floor. So many secrets!!! I can not wait until the next book and find out the conclusion of this duet!
Dirty Rich Cinderella Story by Lisa Renee Jones this is book Two in the Dirty Rich series. This is the story of Cole Brooks and Lori Havens. Lori quit law school only months from being a lawyer to go home to take care of her mom after she suddenly took quite ill. Now her mom is doing much better for she is back at work but Lori is still not back in law school. They have too many hospital bills to pay. She’s working for the book #1 heroine Cat and at a coffee shop and as a clerk in a law firm. Suddenly her life changes when she meets him..Cole. The sexy stranger on the street that leads to a sexy one night stand-for all that’s the time she has for yet Cole doesn’t give up. He wants more. He decides to pursue her when he gets back to NYC, only when he does things are so much more complicated. Do Lori and Cole make it? Will there be a steamy HEA? Only way to find out is to read this enchanting and sizzling read by Lisa Renee Jones.
My Rating: 4.5 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me.”
I have become a fan of Ms. Jones characters of all types, Cole and Lori are no exception! They have a one-night stand and then are left to wondering from there. The romance is spicy, sexy, full of suspense, and mind-blowing. I love the way Ms. Jones spins her stories and characters in a way that keeps you captivated until the end.
***I received this as an ARC and I am voluntarily leaving a review of my opinion.***
I truly enjoyed this story! I liked that the drama was minimum and the story was interesting! It was sweet!
Lori was studying law, all looked promising, until she had to drop out to take care of her mom.
In a moment of crazy lol, she met a guy and went home with him..a great night to keepher going 😉
She ends up meeting him again..at her new job!
I loved loved loved Cole..alpha, also sweet and very committed to her.
The real enemy in this relationship was her..she was quite judgy and she jumped to conclusions..but what’s meant to be is meant to be.
This is a great book; this is the second book in the Dirty Rich series written by Lisa Renee Jones. 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 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. This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
Although this is book 2 in the Dirty Rich series, I think it can be read as a standalone. It has been over 6 months since book 1 and I could jump right into this one without the prior story fresh in my mind.
The blurb actually tells way more about the back story than the book itself does in the beginning. We meet Lori who is trying to balance multiple things due to some financial trouble. She ends up meeting the man of her dreams, but it’s a one-night stand and she doesn’t stick around for him to find out that she isn’t on equal footing with him. It’s a few months later and Lori’s life is turning around and she is awarded a scholarship that will allow her to finish the last 9 months of her law degree and she will be mentored by a top litigator. Imagine her surprise when her new boss is her one-night stand that she hasn’t been able to forget. And the biggest surprise is he feels the same way.
I’m not sure how to describe how awesome this book is without spoiling the amazing twists, but here goes. The basic plot seems like something we may have seen before, but the chemistry between Lori and Cole is earth shattering. Yes, I felt the separation part was a tad drawn out. Maybe it was just that I was impatient for them to get back together. Once they are together, I am completely in love with the way they connect on all fronts. They practically read each other’s minds and it is so perfect. I love the way Cole is able to anticipate just what she needs before she even realizes she needs it. I was hoping for a tad more kink based on the one-night stand, but I get that the story was more focused on their connection and overcoming the restrictions on it.
Hero 5 | Heroine 5 | Plot 5 | Writing Style 5 | Steam 5 | Romance 4 | Angst-Suspense 4 | Darkness 1 | Humor 1 | Secondary Characters 5 | Drama-Conflict 4 | Mystery 3 | Twists 4 | Action 3 | Pacing Steady |
Dual POV | MF | Billionaire | Lawyer | Twists and Turns | Taboo | Overall 5 Stars
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