She’s a liar. He’s a cheat. Nothing will ever be the same again. Five years ago, Jason Evans thought I was a young woman named Ellie who needed a break, and he gave me a job as a receptionist at his crisis management firm in Washington, D.C. And then, for one hot summer, I was his Ellie, too. Our private secret.But I’m not his Ellie. I never was.She doesn’t exist, and if Jason starts digging into … doesn’t exist, and if Jason starts digging into Melinda the journalist, that won’t end well for me, either. But now that some of our cards are on the table, maybe I can use Jason one last time. For the greater good.
more
Jason and Ellie had some fun 5 years ago when she worked for the Horus Group. Then she disappeared and he had no idea where she was. When she turns up on his radar again can they learn to trust each other?
I got sucked into this series and had to read them all immediately. There is fun, snarky banter, suspense and plenty of chemistry. Love the bodyguards and their alpha behavior. The women who win their hearts are fiesty and strong. So glad I got pulled into this series.
What a way to end this series! When I read Book #1 in the Forbidden Bodyguards series (which I believe was called the Horus Group back in 2014), I knew I stumbled upon a great romantic suspense series. I had no idea that 6 years later I would be reading the last book in the series and enjoying it so much. It was well worth the wait to read about Jason and Ellie/Melinda’s second chance. There’s quite a bit of political intrigue and suspense as with the other books in this series, as well as the sexual tension between the two main characters that we’ve come to expect in these reads. This isn’t a light and flirty read by any means so prepare yourself to become immersed in the messy lives of these fascinating characters. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.
If you like reading stories about alpha males, strong women, suspense and red hot romance you will enjoy Filthy Liar. It’s about Jason, a Washington fixer, who works in security. He and his associates are the best in the business but everything they do isn’t always above the law.
Jason and Melinda had a sizzling affair five years ago, until Melinda disappeared. She has now reappeared and Jason wants some answers. Jason and Melinda care about each other, but they don’t trust one another and are afraid to share much of themselves.
This is a fast paced, intriguing story with plenty of action and many twists and turns. It takes place in Washington where politics and government are involved and it is difficult to know who to trust or believe. This is an exciting story and the characters have depth, emotion and tons of chemistry.
Jason owns a security firm and at one time had someone working for him by the name of Ellie. The two of them became attracted to each other and then she disappeared. Even with all of his technology, he could not find her. He did find little bits of what he thought was her but putting it all together would be difficult.
Part of the story is drawn from headlines or feels like they are. When you really get into the meat of the story you find that Ellie needs his and his team’s help. You also discover more and more of who she really is. Who she was and has become and for all of the secrets and deceptions that she has told Jason he still wants to be with her.
The rest of the story has chases, who done it, intrigue, and more. The story moves along at a fast pace and though I did not read any of the other books I was able to keep up with this story and found it to be very entertaining and suspenseful at times. Very good characters and a good storyline. I received this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 4 stars. Follow us at
http://www.1rad-readerreviews.com
After binging the first four books of Forbidden Body Guards earlier this year, I was highly anticipating Filthy Liar, and now I finally got the chance to read it.
I’m not usually into political intrigue, but somehow it worked for me with this series. Ainsley Booth draws you in with her dirty-talking alphas and keeps you hooked with sexual tension and chemistry as well as a quick-moving, suspenseful plot. She did exactly that with Jason and Ellie/Melinda’s story.
I do wish there had been more appearances by previous characters as well as a bit more closure for the series, but I can appreciate that this was to be more focused on Jason and Melinda (and really none of the other characters needed a reappearance except for the men of The Horus Group).
***I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy generously provided by the publisher via NetGalley.***
This is book five in The Forbidden Bodyguards Series and it is Jason and Elle (Melinda)story and omg what a story it is. There are so many twists and turns along with betrayal, secrets, lies, hope, love and many other situations and that is what makes this book a real page and you have to keep reading to see what will happen week and it is so addictive that I couldn’t put it down. Jason and Elle have history and a real strong connection and chemistry between them so when they see each other after so many years everything is still as strong as ever but there are so many secrets and lies between them that they don’t know if it will work between and if they will get a second chance. Winslet Booth is an amazing author and writer and I definitely recommend you read this book and others by her as they are definitely worth reading.
I voluntarily reviewed an Arc copy of this book.
Stunning political thriller with a hot, hot, hot romance!
Five years after she ghosted Jason, Melinda (Ellie) is back in DC, and despite her attempts to avoid him at all costs, their paths keep crossing at various events. This gripping thriller has a deliciously intense romance set against a true “ripped-from-the-headlines” plot that feels so real if only because of how it matches today’s current events. This is all the more remarkable when you realize the author started this series (and overarching storyline) more than five years ago.
I was captivated right from the start, and constantly surprised by the twists and turns that the story took. If you’re wondering which one is the “filthy liar” of the title, let me assure you there are plenty of liars in this post-truth world, none more so than those who are lying to protect the truth. The fascinating commentary on our current events was deftly interspersed throughout the plot but never became preachy or heavy-handed. If you like political thrillers, you don’t want to miss this book.
The shocking ending led to the sweetest of HEAs, and I loved every last bit of it. I’ve read the earlier books years ago, but I’m going to reread them again just to put the whole timeline together. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Oh how I’ve missed Ainsley Booth and this Forbidden Bodyguards series but it was worth the wait!
This book had so much political intrigue with a secret journalist and tons of other unexpected twists and turns. Ellie and Jason connected before when she worked for him as an assistant at the Horus Group. But as soon as things got really hot between them, she ghosted him and he became a changed man. It turns out that Ellie left DC for California and wasn’t planning on returning. But after 5 years, she returns and immediately she sees Jason at an event and he recognizes her and starts to chase. This is just the beginning of the chase and lies. It seems that to survive in DC, you need to lie and be a player. The problem is, everyone is a player and everyone is getting played. This is one deliciously written book that takes you on a ride of intrigue, lies and secrets that permeate the government. And of course, Ellie and Jason are tossed together due to scary events. Can they get over the past and beyond their secrets? When they connect, they are combustible in the sheets! You won’t be able to put this book down, it’s that good!
This story will keep you entranced. A suspenseful tale of spies, dubious morals, and power plays takes us behind the scenes in D.C.. Jason and the Horus Group provide security and public relations support for some questionable people but try to stay on the side of good. Melinda uses her journalistic investigative skills to expose the dirty underbelly of society and government. Five years ago they became involved while she was undercover, but a second chance at love may also lead death and ruin. Great read.
Political intrigue shares center stage with a smoking hot former lovers redo full of mystery, lies and sexual attraction. Filthy Liar is a fast-paced ride with more than a bit of timely familiarity in the storyline.
Jason and Ellie have a history built on lies, starting with the fact that Ellie isn’t who she pretended to be. She’s actually Melinda, a journalist who blew the lid off a case that has been threaded throughout the series, affecting everyone in its path. Their connection may seem strictly physical but it’s apparent there are lots of unresolved feeling simmering.
This book was definitely worth the wait and a great way to end the series. While new readers don’t need to have read the previous books, but Ainsley Booth has created a cast of interesting and intense characters you’ll definitely want to read about. Oh, and the bedroom scenes might have you blushing but wanting more!
An Intriguing Page-turner
This story is a fictional page-turner that could have been torn from our current world headlines. It is fast paced, keeping you on your toes with a tight mix of espionage, action, politics, twists and lies. Add to that some seriously combustible chemistry between Jason and Melinda, and you have yourself a winner.
Ainsley Booth exposes the evil that people do, layer by ugly layer. Her good guys are loyal, fierce and smart enough to take care of the situation. She brings lightness and a dose of fun to the story with love, superhero fantasies, and a refreshing little character named Monica.
I highly recommend this story. Enjoy the ride.
I received an eARC copy of this book for an honest review.
I wish I could say that I read this series in order….. I didn’t. However, that did not stop me from enjoying one of Ms. Booth’s novels. I could piece together the past history and character storylines enough that I didn’t feel at too much of a disadvantage. That being said, I am totally going to pick up the rest of the series in the coming weeks!
I usually do not go for the political thrillers, but the story is spun in such a way with such current topics, I was hooked from the get go. The storyline is based on a D.C. based group of alphas trying to clean up the messes of the political community. Whether those actions are fully legal and deserve to be cleaned up definitely falls in the grey realm. The main characters: Melinda/Ellie and Jason have a history where they both ended up brokenhearted. They suspense of the who did it, who didn’t do it, and really did anyone do what you were thinking they did (seriously, it could be ANYTHING!) really keeps the reader on their toes. Throw in some drama, motorcycles, mercenaries, and love – BAM the perfect political, second chance love story.
As is the norm for Ms. Booth, you have some deliciously yummy scenes and great supporting characters. If this is the end of the series, I agree with others that say she wraps it up well. Definitely add it to your TBR list for 2020!
This is a long-awaited completion of a series from Ainsley Booth, originally called The Horus Group but renamed Forbidden Bodyguards. There’s been other reconfiguring with this series, as when it began, back in 2014, it was an exciting intrigue, with interesting characters and a fantastic story arc that some early reviewers thought was outrageous and unbelievable.
Well, here we are. When reality met art, and things began to get a bit too real for all of us, it was particularly hard to read what these characters were experiencing. I think it was wise of Ainsley to take a breather in there and reevaluate the course of events, even soften them a bit for a gentler landing of the story arc and the characters. There’s still room for epilogues, particularly with Tag, who never got his book in all this.
Nevertheless, here is the story I was excited about from the beginning, because I loved the characters of Jason and Ellie right off. To say that this book surprised me would be an understatement, I had no clue that things would go off in the direction they did, but reading their second chance and their movement from those filthy lies to trust and honesty was very satisfying. I won’t spoil the journey, particularly for folks who have been anticipating this book for years now. But I will certainly encourage you to grab it with both hands and get to reading. If you haven’t read any books in this series yet, they kinda sorta stand alone, but do yourself a favor and just start at the beginning with Hate F*@k, it’s free on Amazon and you won’t regret it.
Omg this book was absolutely fantastic and it will keep you hooked from the beginning until the end. I was absolutely on the edge of my seat with this book it has so many twist and turns and what the heck just happened in it. I have to say this book is absolutely mind blowing and it will keep you wondering whats going to happen next .Ainsley Booth knows how to keep you hooked and held in suspense with her fantastic writing and her books are absolutely phenomenal.
I feel like when you crack this book open, the “Dun, dun” from Law & Order should echo out of your e-reader. Definitely ripped from the headlines. You know the ones I mean — juicy, licentious, too much money, abuse of power, secrets, game playing, escaping justice and lots of sex.
This book hijacked my weekend and I am oh so glad it did. It is relevant, topical and hot, hot, hot. Alpha men and strong women in and around the halls of power — what could be better? Almost nothing! This was a fantastic read that I inhaled in two sessions with only sleep in between. Jason and Ellie have fantastic chemistry that moves toward a satisfying and well deserved resolution. And there are really great supporting characters along for the ride, helping them out.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book and could not wait to share the love with everyone else. You NEED to read this book as soon as you can.
So, okay, either my heart was pounding trying to keep up with the action and revelations on the page, or I was panting, while the characters were messing around, or talking about messing around, on the page. That was it, two extremes with a couple brief serious moments that caused you to stop and pause. Super fast-paced, lots of twists, ridiculously sexy, and completely satisfying!