He was passion and the reason I breathed. I loved him, trusted him when life taught me to trust no one. He was nothing I thought he was. He wasn’t even the man he said he was. He was dangerous. Everyone told me to hide, to run, but now he’s back. He came for me and I’m not running at all. Because he’s still the man that gave me a reason to breathe and if that’s dangerous, that’s a risk I will … have to take.
Ashley’s story – you met her in Dirty Rich Cinderella Story, and now she’s ready to tell her story. You do not need to read any book prior to this one.
DIRTY RICH READING ORDER
Dirty Rich One Night Stand (Cat & Reese book one)
Dirty Rich Cinderella Story (Lori & Cole book one)
Dirty Rich Obsession (Reid & Carrie book one)
Dirty Rich Betrayal (Mia & Grayson book one)
Dirty Rich Cinderella Story: Ever After (Lori & Cole book two)
Dirty Rich One Night Stand: Two Years Later (Cat & Reese book two)
Dirty Rich Obsession: All Mine (Reid & Carrie book two)
Dirty Rich Secrets (Ashley’s story)
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I loved this book. I can’t wait to read the next two. Lisa Renee Jones is one of my go to authors. She never disappoints me. I love the complex characters and the suspense.
If I thought I couldn’t love this series more, Lisa Renee Jones has proved me wrong. Ashley and Aaron romance suspense story is giving my favorite couple a run head to head. CIA secret assassin undercover, falls for the innocent girl, she discovers his true identity and has to be relocated in witness protection and is now in danger. All this twists, mysteries, turns and cliffhanger are going to be the death of me, I need next book now, glad we have the release dates already.
I’ve never met a Lisa Renee Jones book that I didn’t love. Dirty Rich Secrets Part One is suspenseful and intoxicating with a good measure of mystery thrown in. There’s deception, betrayal and many more questions than answers. Aaron and Ashley have a history, some of which is told in memory flashbacks. Getting to the truth may not be easy.
Ashley and Noah (Aaron) aren’t together any longer. Why? Well, when your ex-fiancé is a dirty CIA operative, you end up going into Witness Protection, that’s why. But is that all there is to their story? Ashley soon finds out that no, that is NOT all there is to their story.
This first part gives us their backstory, starting with their sizzling meet-cute, and flashes back and forth between the past and the present. There’s lots of action, secrets being revealed, and then a doozy of a cliffhanger. Dang, I’m salivating just thinking of the next installment, because I really, really want to know where these two are going from here, how they get to the other side of the huge mess they’re in, and who the real bad guy is!
ARC via author.
Ohh..what a way to start off a novella series. This is the first novella, and there will be 2 more after this. We meet Ashley in another Dirty Rich series as Cole’s paralegal and right-hand person. She has gotten into some trouble and is now in witness protection hiding from her fiancé Noah. But things are never as they seem with Ms. Jones’ books. This started as a bang and ended the same. Bring on the next book please.
OMG! Right from the beginning you get the sense that this is going to be an awesome read. Ashley, whom we met from Dirty Rich Cinderella where she worked for Cole Brooks and soon had to leave without an explanation as to why now has her own story. And what a story it is already turning out to be. Ashley has been relocated and given another identity and job. She has had to leave everything behind and on top of everything she has been told the man she was going to marry is a CIA agent who has been labeled a traitor. Noah, the man she fell in love with was planning on leaving the CIA and revealing to Ashley who he really is and why he had to hide what he did. Turns out though before he had a chance to he finds out he has been set up and in order to keep Ashley safe she has been relocated. Noah has stayed away in order to keep her safe but now it seems in order to keep on doing that he has to do it himself. Ashley is still trying to get over what has happened in her life and Noah as well. Now the two are running and trying to keep safe. Noah is determined to find out who set him up and prove to Ashley what happened and that he truly loves her and did not lie to her about his feelings for her. This is a fast paced read full of suspense, mystery and intrigue. The chemistry and passion between them is still there. This first part is proving to be a great start to what will be one of the top “Dirty Rich” stories by Ms Jones. I can not wait to see what happens next.
Dirty Rich Secrets Part 1 is the first in a 3 novella series, which is a departure for Jones but the characters and action in the book are not. Ashley is in witness protection, going by the name Sandy and is a travel agent. This is a big difference from the New York Law Firm she was working for when Noah blew into her life and became the center of her world. That center was torn apart when she finds out Noah isn’t what he seems and she is forced to give up her life to hide. Until that is, Noah finds her and gives her another side to the story.
Secrets is a quick read clocking in at fourteen chapters though Jones still manages to get a good amount of action, heat, and story. Ashley and Noah’s coming together and parting is told in flashback sequences as Ashley contemplates how she ended up where she is and what she missed with regards to the man she was in love with. The past / present switching built the tension for me, giving me a dual view of Noah as well as layering the suspense. This first part leaves you wondering who is lying and if Ashley is seeing clearly about Noah.
Secrets has the signature Lisa Renee Jones alpha male and smart female counterpoint and she gave just enough information for the story to be intriguing and have me coming back for more. There is a giant cliffhanger to this one so be warned.
5 EXCITING STARS!! Wow…..another fast paced page turning story from our beloved Lisa Renee Jones. This author is amazing with her storytelling, keeping us on the edge of our seats. This was part one of Ashley and Noah’s story and I can’t wait for the next installments.
Dirty Rich Secrets is part one in a three-part series that tells Ashley and Noah’s (Aaron) story. Ashley is introduced in Dirty Rich Cinderella Story but you do not need to read that in order to follow this series.
There is so much going on in this first part that I’m dying for the rest! What Ashley thought to be true is becoming more like lies. Her boyfriend, Noah, is not who she thinks he is and, now, not even what she was told he was (yeah, wrap your head around that). Noah has so many secrets and very few answers. In between it all, Ashley must decide if she can trust Noah.
This first part is short and very fast paced and the suspenseful. The book contains so much and keeps you on your toes and before you know it it’s over and you left wanting the second book ASAP!
Dirty Rich Secrets is Part 1 of a 3 part novella series by Lisa Renee Jones. This is Ashley and Noah’s story and is a fast pasted romantic suspense. If you have read any of the Dirty Rich books you have met Ashley before. She is Cole’s paralegal and had to go into witness protection. The man she loves turns out to be a traitor but he comes to find her and wants to protect her. This book is full of suspense, emotion with twist & turns that will keep you guessing. I can’t wait for the next book. I highly recommend this new series!!
Dirty Rich Secrets: Part One is the first part of Ashley and Aaron’s (Noah) story. There will be two other parts of their story. If you read Dirty Rich Cinderella Story, then you would’ve been introduced to Ashley. This book is all about her and the man she fell in love with and now is in Witness Protection due to him. Unfortunately, he finds her in Texas and ends up taking her to Colorado. He’s told her that he’s a CIA agent and he’s trying to protect her. Ashley though, doesn’t know if she can believe him. They were supposed to get married, but everything fell apart when the truth came out.
This short novella is full of mystery and some romance between the two characters. It left me on the edge of my seat, once Ashley was in Colorado with Aaron (Noah). Be prepared though that this novella has a cliffhanger at the end, but don’t worry, you won’t have to wait long for the next two parts. Lisa Renee Jones will be releasing the other novellas in August and September.
Readers will get to hear Aaron’s (Noah) confession to Ashley on what he was doing when he met Ashley. I look forward to reading the next novellas and finding out what happened at the end of Part One. That cliffhanger at the ending left me in shock. If you are a fan of second chance romances, then this book is for you. You don’t have to read Dirty Rich Cinderella Story before reading this novella. I do recommend reading the whole Dirty Rich series though if you haven’t read those yet. I love that series and highly recommend those books and other books written by Lisa Renee Jones.
Story Rating: 4 stars
Steaminess Rating: 3 stars
Standalone or part of series: Book has 3 parts to it and is required to be read in order.
Do I recommend this book? Yes.
Will I read other books from the author? Yes.
Tropes/Elements: Second Chance Romance
Hero: CIA Agent
Heroine: Formerly Worked for Cole Brooks (Lawyer) now in Witness Protection
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Noah and Ashley were in love and then she was told it was all a lie. She doesn’t want to believe it but has no choice. You can feel her heartbreak and her devastation. She can’t keep from thinking of him, of what they had.
Noah fell in love when he shouldn’t have. There was something about Ashley though that just drew him in and wouldn’t let go. He could see the rest of his life with her by his side. Then everything changed.
When he comes for her, will he be able to make her understand everything? Will the people that are after him, catch up to them before he has that chance?
I definitely felt that this was a novella and I can’t wait for the next part of the trilogy to come out.
These secrets are intriguing! 4 stars
The story intrigued me from the beginning, and I read this novella (it’s part 1 of 3) in one sitting! Ashley has been hurt & has questions that need answers, and I felt for her. Aaron/Noah is a sexy, Alpha secret-keeper that I want to know more about! They have amazing chemistry together, both in the past and present. This is an intense, sexy thriller that I loved and can’t wait to see what happens next after that cliffhanger!
I received a copy of this ebook from the author for my honest review.
Thank Goodness I knew this was a typical Lisa Renee Jones trilogy going in. That being said, watch out for the cliffy at the end!!! Holy Cow! I have been waiting for Ashley’s story for quite some time, and boy am I not disappointed. Cannot wait for the next installment, LRJ really knows how to grab you and suck you into a story!
This novella is a fast paced steamy summer read! There’s a perfect amount of character building, romance, drama, and suspenseful action to keep you guessing and wanting more. Ashley and Noah are a beautiful disaster and a tough power couple but that’s all I can say without spoiling anything! I loved the ending because I want more and the way it ends let’s you know more is coming! Thank goodness books 2 and 3 are in presale stage with release dates because I can’t take much more suspense! You will Most definitely enjoy Dirty Rich Secrets!
This novella is a fast-paced romantic suspense with wonderful characters and an interesting storyline. Written predominantly from Ashley’s POV, we get to see how she finds herself in an unsafe situation and how she is questioning whether or not she can and should trust Aaron. Ordinarily, I prefer stories to be told from a dual POV, but I think the author made the right choice in focusing on Ashley’s thought processes and mindset. I enjoy the mystery of wondering just what Aaron is about and what we can believe about him. He is dangerous, but his love for Ashley is evident. Dirty Rich Secrets is takes place in the present with Ashley’s memories interspersed throughout the chapters. I am usually not a fan of books that have multiple flashback scenes, but it was well done and was a great way to illustrate the beginnings of their relationship. This novella has the perfect amount of suspense, action, intrigue, and attraction and is sure to keep you entertained until the very end. I am definitely looking forward to diving into Part 2.
Thrilling and sensual. And a first foray into a 3-part suspense romance that’s proving to be pure excitement.
I remember Ashley from another book and that her story would be phenomenal. I wanted to read it. After all, she falls in love with a dashing man who turns out to be a traitor who has targeted her.
The romantic in me hoped that this dangerous man‘s feelings would be real. Yes! Fortunately for me and all readers too, Aaron/Noah is a multifaceted man à la James Bond who comes back to Ashley and claims her because he won’t let her die.
Dangers, many of them, pursue and hurt this couple while she’s trying to reconcile her betrayed feelings with the man who promises his love and protection despite the lies, the cover up, the secrets and his perilous, homicidal lifestyle.
I loved the intense passion they share and the impending threat that permeates the whole narrative. Though it feels quite short, it’s totally engaging and I’m eager to grab the second part because that cliffhanger is most surprising!
Hold onto your seats lady and gentleman Lisa Renee Jones is about to take you for one heck of a ride starting with Part 1 of Dirty Rich Secrets. Yes this is a 3 part series and you will need to read them in order and don’t worry you don’t have to wait long for series to unfold.
I love love love where Lisa Renee Jones starts to take us in Part 1. As you get to know Ashley and Noah you will feel the complications and the love as they try and navigate all the truths and lies that surround them. I love the chemistry between them it is so hot and steamy. Ashley is so strong and I love how she handles everything while running. Noah he is a mystery man that you can’t wait to solve. This suspence will keep you on your toes as Noah and Ashley learn who they can trust and who is behind everything. I love how Lisa Renee Jones brings it with this one and keeps you glued to the pages like nothing else. This is a page turner that I couldn’t put down. I really can’t wait for the next two books to come out and see where Ashley and Noah go and their love for each other get them through. Go one click this one today.
This is part one of a three part novella series. It’s a short read. It ends on a cliffhanger. There are lots of questions not answered because Ashley doesn’t know them yet. Aaron/Noah is a very dangerous man who is a CIA agent. Ashley is in love with Noah and because of him she is in serious danger. I’m really eager to read the next book. The storyline definitely sucked me in. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Quick, Desperate and Fast Read! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
I enjoy every single story from Lisa Renee Jones. This one will have you on edge and gripping your mind. Ashley and Aaron are fighting to be together and there are all sorts of loops in this story… and that cliffhanger… WOW!
5 CLIFFY STARS