Everyone has secrets.Book #2 in the Alex Drake SeriesHighly recommend reading Access: An Alex Drake Novel Book #1 first.Lovestruck Alex Drake is ready to take his relationship to the next level. Can he risk it all by shedding light on the secrets he’s spent a decade burying?Cautious yet clever Madison Taylor can’t keep her doubts about Alex at bay. With her own past to contend with, and future to … burying?
Cautious yet clever Madison Taylor can’t keep her doubts about Alex at bay. With her own past to contend with, and future to consider, how can she let her guard down?
Will their journeys bring them together, or tear them apart?
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What fabulous read!!! Exposed is the second book in the Alex Drake Series and Lexxi added more humor and some pretty f##king hot steamy scences as well!!! Holy shit I need a cold shower and a panty change! We find out about Alex’s connection to Madison and here’s the kicker paco is a major player as well!!! WTF!!! I loved it!!!! I adore both Madison and Alex two very different people,but their chemistry is off the charts and I just want them to be together forever!!! As a secondary character,but a major player in his own right paco is my crush!!! I won’t soon forget him and Madison’s sleepover!!! A guy that can rock pink fuzzy slippers and orders Chinese food and makes awesome cosmos he’s a best friend for life!!! This book made me laugh and cry. Some amazing writing and the storyline just keeps getting better. Alex and Madison’s story is only just getting started and I can’t wait to see were their story leads. Until next time luvs
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Another terrific Alex Drake novel!
The first book set the stage giving us a peek at Alex Drake and making us want more. He was so mysterious and commanding, yet vulnerable as well. He wants Madison Taylor to get to know him for 30 days before he tells her his secrets because he thinks they might scare her away and he wants her to be too involved to make it easy for her to run.
I can see his point, we already know that he has anxiety which is most likely some form of PTSD because he was in the war. That is a difficult thing to deal with especially considering she has some of the same, because she lost her brother in the same war.
Lexxi James really steps up in this book with the emotions. She shows different ways of dealing with PTSD, aside from what she included in the first book. In the first book and reinforced in this one were the self defense and tactical training courses which help to transition people from military to living at home as well as making them feel safer. Some other methods of dealing with PTSD are shown in this book but I won’t give away spoilers.
The romance between Alex and Madison also heats up in this book as they grow closer and more intimate. This book is extremely steamy and very erotic but not smutty at all. It is sizzling but definitely two people who are falling in love and expressing their affection for each other.
The supporting characters are perfect. Paco, returns as Alex’s friend and go to guy and he has a special connection with Madison so they get along great together. TRex (a.k.a. Ted and Rex, the IT guys make an appearance again), as well as some new characters. There is not a cliffhanger, but a blurb about the next book which sounds ah-mazing. I can’t wait!
Thanks to Lexxi James for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
If I could give this book more than five (5) stars I would. Wow wow wow, this book was absolutely amazing and I enjoyed reading every single minute of this book so much so I did not put it down until it was finished. From steamy sex scenes to suspense at every turn and characters that are absolutely amazing and made for each other, this book was an emotional read for me. Had my emotions on a roller coaster ride. Fantastic book and highly recommended.
The book hangover I know I’ll be feeling tomorrow will be so worth it. Lexxi outdid herself with the second book. The roller coaster of feels delivered. The chemistry between our leads was second to none.
The mystery that is Alex Drake and the secrets that flew off the pages had me captivated. Knowing how he felt some responsibility towards her brother Jack and what happened showed the caliber of this man. He was such a puzzle to me and trying to put the pieces together had me glued to the screen. But like all men I feel there’s more to Alex Drake.
Paco? OMG I loved his character. But hearing of his connection in this story to Jack that had me surprised. I did not see that coming. But it was also the loss and what could have been.
Ultimately it was the connection with her Dad and Alex. These two were meant to be. I’d like to think Jack knew when he met Alex there was something there. That he set Alex on the path to his sister.
Strong leads with a story that surpassed what I was expecting.
If your looking for intrigue, surprises and steam factor that is blindingly hot then you need to dive in.
I can’t wait to see where Lexxi takes me next.
First, I want to say I’m not much of a romantic suspense gal. Historical romance fan here! Kind of old-fashioned 🙂 When I started this book I had to keep an open mind. I wanted to broaden my horizons so to speak. I noticed right away the author makes her characters come to life. You often find yourself drawn to Madison Taylor and Alex Drake’s goofy quirks or vulnerable thoughts, yet each figure still maintains their charm and steamy allure. The secondary characters are solid, Gina and Paco are subtle forces to the storyline and irreplaceable. I won’t give away the entire plot, but I have to say that I’m pleased with the well-written reading experience. I will move on to the next book in this series. I want to know more on Alex’s military background and what’s his secret connection to Madison that she doesn’t even know just yet! Very intrigued and now a romantic suspense fan thanks to Lexxi James :))
Absolutely brilliant.
I’m so loving this 2nd book in Alex Drake’s saga. Paco is fantastic and Madison Taylor is simply irresistible. Lexxi did an excellent job with the book
I loved reading Exposed: An Alex Drake Novel. It is a fast paced easy read. This series will keep you on the edge of your seat. Seeing the hurdles Alex and Madison will have to jump through to get the happy ending they both deserve.
I’m in love with Alex. I’m guessing that I’m not the only warm blooded female reader, who finds him completely irresistible. After I read Access, I couldn’t wait for Exposed. I’m excited to read Burned in the near future.
Wow this book 2 is filled with a lot more answers. Even though this book keeps twisting and turns , it keeps you wanting to know more. Alex and Madison are really getting to know each other. As their end of their 30 days of getting to know each other runs out, their relationship hears up and they get a lot closer. This book is very steamy but not in a smutty way. It touches on PTSP that happens after the war and tragic. This book is filled with emotions.
this book was great Alex and Madison are great together. alex is ready to bring this relationship to a second level but Madison is still unsure ..they have this pure chemistry .will alex be able to convince Madison that they are ready to go at the next step …hurry and get this book you wont regret it
I loved this book could not put it down I loved alex and Madison was great. Very steamy super worth reading. Very funny I laughed alot
In for a penny!!!
This is the second book in the Alex Drake series, and what a steamy read!! This picks up right where the first book leaves off, and a lot of the unanswered questions are finally answered. This was filled with a lot of love, and unpredictable plot twists,,, but the relationship between Alex and Madison only grows stronger and more intense.
I can’t wait to read what’s coming next!!!!!
Secrets?? In the first book, Alex was given 30 days to explain how her already knew so much about Madison. The time Alex is trying to share pieces of himself without reliving hi past. A rival company’s attorney tries to convince Madison that he knows Madison’s brother death was a cover up and that Alex was the cause. Madison at first seems to struggle with a possibility that she had been duped by Alex. But Alex won’t let Madison go and feels that some choices may lead to trouble for another. Paco lets all the secrets of the past out, sharing how he loved Madison’s brother. Madison is truly amazed at the truth and returns to Alex. They go to her father, who is aware of the PTSD Alex has. Madison is a strong woman and feels she needs to put the rival company’s attorney in his place. But, Alex and his friend Mark come in to sweep up the mess. This love story is not over so prepare for wedding bells and what could happen before Madison walks down the aisle. Thank you to the another for providing me with a complimentary copy of this book for my honest review.
Alex and madisons story is so complex. Sex, lies and love. Love this series. Always want more.
What an amazing follow up to Access! I love this book! So many questions answered! This book is packed with mystery, intrigue, suspense, steam, and so much more! I love Lexxi James’ writing style! The characters are amazing and the storyline is unique. I cannot say enough about this awesome book. A must read for sure. I cannot wait for the next book!
I soooo needed to read the 2nd book. I needed to find out what the secreat was.
Madison finds out what Alex was hidding. But instead of running away, she decides to find the truth and help Alex face the past.
At the end they get ther happily ever after.
So in this book we get answers to so many secrets. The 30 days are slowly coming to an end and Madison is eager for the truth and so am I. Alex is a charmer and has such a sweet side to him. I mean I am envious of Madison for all the cool things she gets to do with Alex. Secrets are finally being revealed and boy are they some dosies! Look like Madison’s brother had some secrets of his own and Madison handles it so very well. Nothing seems to bother her with all these secrets coming out. She takes in stride. She knows her brother,Alex and Paco had reasons for doing what they did and did it to protect her family. She learns the truth about her brother’s death. Despite a slimy lawyer coming around threatning to take away and put horrible thoughts in her head, she is able to stand her ground. Sure Alex and his high power friends help out when they need it but honestly Madison is so strong that she really doesn’t need them. Her and Alex are stronger now then in the first book. I loved seeing the sensitive side of Alex. It shows how much he truly loves Madison and wants her right next to him in life. Having everything out between them makes them think about what’s important in life and whether or not, they want to go public with their relationship. I serious loved everything about this book and the series! Alex, Madison and even Paco make this book so incredible. I love how Madison’s family accepts him and shows him so much love! I can’t wait to see what happens in book 3
The twist and turns this story has. It was one rollercoaster ride and I didn’t want to get off.
this series gets better and better with this book we learn more about Alex and madison also i like paco who has a big part in the story i cant wait to read more in 2020
I’m in love with Alex !!! Picking up from book 1 – we see Madison and Alex continue their journey with this crazy 30 day contract before Alex will tell Madison everything. This is a rollercoaster of a journey for both Alex and Madison, with Alex’s link to Madison’s brother finally being revealed. There are a lot of twists and turns which keep you guessing until it all finally comes together. Can’t wait for book 3 !!
I absolutely loved this second book in the Alex Drake series. We find out in this one just how intertwined Alex and Madison’s lives truly are and the twists and turns will shock you. I read this book in one sitting because I could not put it down. I can not wait for the next one to see what shocking turn of events will take place. Hurry up 2020!