The second and final book in the Dirtier Duet by Lisa Renee Jones.Abbie swore that she was done with rich, powerful men. They’ve hurt her. They’ve hurt her mother, who she will do anything to protect. She’s done playing the submissive. She’s ready to fight back.The problem is that Gabe Maxwell is one of those rich, powerful men and he refuses to be ignored. He’s in her path and she can’t seem to … she can’t seem to steer clear of him. He wants her. She wants him. But it’s not that simple.
There is more to her story, more than Gabe knows, but then, there is more to Gabe’s story than Abbie knows, too.
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3.5 to 4 stars
The 2nd act to Gabe and Abbie’s story is here! As the story kicks off, it picks up right where His Demand left off so everyone is in crisis mode to deal with the news delivered at the end of the first book. It’s all hands on deck as Reese, Cole, Reid and Blake try to figure out the best way to proceed to protect Gabe and Abbie. Of course that means more self-sacrificing comments and actions from Abbie while Gabe tries to cover all her escape routes to convince her that Kenneth will not get the upper hand in her life yet again.
For the first half of the book, I really had to dig deep to find a reason to keep reading because it felt like we were just treading water covering the same ground over and over again. Abbie thinks Gabe is better off without her, she is bringing too much danger to his life and his family’s lives, and so on. Gabe is keeping secrets and won’t trust her but he wants her unquestioning trust in him. Then finally they both decide they are really going to go all in and the switch flipped for the second half of the book- cue the epiphany moment!! And imagine that, Gabe’s secret really wasn’t all that bad in my opinion. Maybe I was just beyond ready to finally hear the truth, like Abbie, but it really felt kind of anticlimactic by the time he decided to share.
Without the constant Abbie freak outs, the second half of the book was much more palatable. And we get more goofy Dexter moments so that is a bonus in my opinion! For those who have read some of the author’s other books in the Dirty Rich world, you will definitely enjoy seeing more of Cat, Reese, Reid and Carrie. And of course, none of the characters would be able to navigate the mess they find themselves in without Blake and his Walker Security team! The epilogue tied it all together nicely as well to bring the Dirtier Duet to a close.
I submit to loving this book!
This book starts where His Demand ends, so you must read His Demand first. This book was full of tension and suspense that kept me reading pages until I got to the end. I love these characters – Abbie and Gabe. Gabe thinks he’s a monster, but he is not. When we and Abbie find out the secret that Gabe thinks will ruin his relationship with her, I agreed with Abbie’s reaction and that is all I will say! Abbie thinks she is weak and stupid, and she is not! I love that both of them wanted to protect the other, and they both had trust issues but overcame them to be together. The happy ending left me with a smile on my face and maybe a few happy tears! I highly recommend this duet, and if you have time and money go back to the beginning of this whole Dirty Rich series!
Her Submission is the conclusion to Gabe and Abbie’s story and picks out where we left them in His Demand. You NEED to read book one before reading this one to get the full story. This is not a standalone.
There is no shortage of suspense, drama and HOT scenes throughout this book. Gabe and Abbie’s relationship continues to form and grow, though they are still keeping secrets from one another that is holding them back.
Gabe and Abbie’s story had me hooked from the very beginning. I’ve been dying to know their secrets since the beginning and when Gabe FINALLY confused about KM I was SHOCKED, it wasn’t what I expected at all. Their story was a rollercoaster and despite the millions of questions I had they were all answered and I loved how the story turned out.
The sweet, serial killer of a dog Dexter absolutely stole my heart though. I loved him and everything he truly added to the story. He was such a significant part of Gabe and Abbie’s relationship and I LOVE that there was so much of him throughout this story. You could feel the love Gabe and Abbie had for him and that he was truly a child to them.
This is another FANTASTIC duet from Lisa Renee Jones and one that I would highly recommend to anyone and everyone.
This is book two of the Dirtier Duet about Gabe and Abbie. There are twists and turns to this story. We learn Gabe’s secrets. We get a lot more of Dexter too. The pages flew by as I sat and read enraptured by the story being told. The writing is incredible. You can never go wrong with a Lisa Renee Jones book.
A very powerfully emotional ending to this highly entertaining duet, what an amazing journey this couple has taken me on… A sexy, engaging and thrilling adventure that was exciting to read and so hard to put down.
Don’t miss this duet!!
Gabe and Abbie’s finale and we finally get Gabe’s back story. In previous books of the Dirty Rich series he always came off as the easy going playboy. I like seeing the darker side to him and learning why there was a darker side.
After what he went through, it really surprises me how quickly he let Abbie in. That’s part of why I enjoyed this couple so much. It’s insta-love but with the struggle you see in a new couple who are afraid to trust.
All things seem to always come back to the father. I can’t imagine having a parent as an enemy. Seeing how that has effected Gabe, Reid and Cat has played throughout all their stories. He’s added a layer to the story that already had conflict and kept things interesting for sure.
I love that the author keeps bringing in the Walker security guys. I want Savage’s story! His nick name is perfect and I want to see a woman tame that man!
This second book is a good ending to the Dirtier Duet and I liked seeing Abbie & Gabe sort things out and move on with their lives after all that happened in the first instalment of the duet.
As we found out in His Demand both had secrets, but I occasionally wondered if they were as ground shaking as both feared them to be….. it turned out that Gabe’s was kinda shocking but that Abbie reacted as she did to what he had to share (when he eventually did) was great.
Even though she feared her own past would hurt that man she was coming to love, she too shared her secrets – the only thing that got to me about her was her continued thoughts that she should leave Gabe as she feared her past would bring him down – at times, it was as if she didn’t realize they were stronger together.
The intensity and tension behind the crime that both were in the frame for made for really good reading and I loved that the characters from previous books came together to help the couple and worked to discover who the culprit was and help Abbie & Gabe clear their names.
As you would expect from Ms Jones, there was tension, angst, suspense, umpteen twists & turns, heat and passion (the chemistry between the pair was HOT!!).
Another hit from one of my favourite authors. I’m giving Her Submission 4.75*
3 Stars
Review by Elizabeth
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Her Submission is installment two in the Dirtier Duet series. This series must be read in order starting with, His Demand. I read His Demand and was not impressed with the book. I thought that maybe I could read Her Submission and form a bond with the characters in the second installment. But I still could not.
Her Submission picks up right where His Demand left off, so that was a plus. However, I still could not connect with the characters as the story unfolded. No matter how hard I tried. In this book, we follow the progress from the last book as Abbie’s problem is solved but there is a risk she is responsible for.
I’m not giving up on Lisa Renee though, I will continue to one-click her books. Lisa Renee did an amazing job writing this series but it just isn’t for me. I encourage you all to one click to form your own opinions.
Every time I open a new book by Lisa Renee Jones, I know three things will happen:
1. I will devour it in one sitting because nothing is worth the wait to see how it ends.
2. It will consume me from start to finish and leave me wanting more.
3. I will fall head over heels in love with the hero and declare him the “best one ever” – until the next book comes along.
It’s just happened again with Her Submission, book two of the Dirtier Duet and the suspenseful conclusion to Gabe and Abbie’s story. It sizzles with sexual chemistry and emotional suspense. It’s hot, it’s heavy, it’s compelling and ultimately explosive. I loved every minute of it.
To be honest, I loved Gabe Maxwell even before His Demand brought him into the limelight. Enigmatic, intricately layered, deeply damaged, intensely passionate and protective, Gabe is charming and sexy one minute, intense and demanding the next. Brilliant, confident and intelligent, he uses his sense of humor – and lots and lots of casual sex – to shield himself from the pain of a past filled with lies, betrayal, and losses. That is until he meets Abbie – the one woman who convinces him that the risk of losing is worth whatever it takes to win against bitter enemies – past and present – fiercely determined to take them down.
As always, Lisa keeps the reader on edge from beginning to end, weaving a web of doubts and suspense that make you question everything you think you know about Abbie and Gabe, and make you wonder what each may be capable of to save the other. Fortunately, they are surrounded and supported by an incredible cast of familiar, supporting characters – including Cat and Reese, Reid and Carrie, Grayson and Mia, and the fabulous Walker Security team. I don’t think I can ever get enough of these fantastic characters, and I hope I don’t have to try. I don’t know where Lisa will take them – and us – next, but I will definitely be along for the ride.
Be advised this is not a standalone. And although the Dirtier Duet may be read separately from the Dirty Rich series, go ahead and read them all, because after you finish His Demand and Her Submission, you’re guaranteed, like me, to want more. Much, much more. Until next time…
Her Submission is the second and final book in the Dirtier Duet which is a series within a series. Although, these 2 books in the Dirtier Duet can be read alone. If you are wanting more of Gabe’s story check out the Dirty Rich Series. It is not a necessity to read it to thoroughly enjoy the Dirtier Duet series. Only if you are wanting more of Lisa Renee Jones books.
We were left with a huge cliffhanger in His Demand and Her Submission picks up where His Demand left us.
Abbie (Abigail Tanner) and Gabe Maxwell’s story began in His Demand. Gabe is in love with Abbie and all he wants is to protect her. Abbie makes it very hard for him to do this because she is trying to protect Gabe.
Who killed Abbie’s ex? To that, I say read on to find out the answer.
BTW I wouldn’t want to be cross examined by Reese Summers. He is very intimidating. The good news is he won’t take your case if he thinks you are guilty.
This book has all the check off’s. There is a plausible storyline. There is intrigue and suspense and it’s hot and sexy! There was a fitting end to the conclusion of Her Submission! And, I loved it!
In the second book in the Dirtier Duet, Her Submission picks up where His Demand’s cliffhanger left off. Abby is shocked by the information she received at the end of book 1 and all she can think of is protecting Gabe and his family from the fall out to come. Gabe, one not to to be shut out, convinces Abby that he is what she needs.
This is a hard review to write because I didn’t dislike this story. It was good, well paced, the heat between Gabe and Abby was off the charts and the intrigue was high. My problem is with some of the details. Abby, from the very start, says that Jean Claude is dangerous and a killer so I was confused when she says that she didn’t anticipate what happened. There were a couple of other instances of small details and what the characters say versus what they think that was a bit off, distracting me a bit from being within the story. Overall, it is a good duet that fits in within Ms. Jones’ Dirty World.
Wow, wow, wow. OMG This was an amazing book. I read it in one sitting, I could not put it down.
This is one of her best ones yet.
The characters are amazing, just when I think I have my favorite picked out, out comes a new one. The characters are amazing and you cannot help but fall in love with them. The story is non stop and will keep you captivated from the moment that you start reading.
This is a must read. And once you do, you will have to go and read everything else by this amazing author. It is a fantastic read, so what are you waiting for.
I love Gabe. His humor covers up a man who truly believes he is as evil as his father. But he’s very genuine and Abbie just keeps tearing down his walls to reveal a man who needs truth, a man who is more insecure than he will ever let on, a man who has met his equal in her. Abbie is even more afraid to trust. She’s not going to fall in love because she doesn’t believe love exists without the inevitable hurt. But with every reveal of Gabe’s truths, his need and his actions, she finds herself falling.
Reese and Cat, Reid and Carrie and Gabe and Abby. These men have found their anchor in a strong, resilient woman. It’s woven throughout each book in this series. In Gabe’s story we connect with each couple who is their to give their full support because they are family. A family reconnected in spite of the evil their father spews and manipulates. I love this show of support.
I truly enjoyed His Demand and Her Submission. My only thought was that the climax of the story, where the conflict comes to a head and someone wins and someone loses, was weaker than I had hoped. The anticipation as the story built was great. The resolution was great. And the ending could not have been more perfect. I just felt the ultimate face-off was anticlimactic. And I love it when Blake and Savage come out to play.
I definitely recommend this His Demand and Her Submission because Gabe! I’ve waited for his story.
Gabe and Abbie…aww! Her Submission is part two of their story. This is another whirlwind romance, but once again it is amazing! Gabe tries to hide his past full of pain, behind jokes and laughter. But then this beautiful red head crosses his path and he has a really hard time trying to keep this wall up that he built around his self. Abbie knows he has some secret that made him the man he is. However, she is sure that if he would just trust her with it, it would relieve some of the pain. But Abbie also has trust issues because of how she was treated by an ex in the past. So these two keep hitting heads because of the trust issues from Abbie and the pain that Gabe has. Even though Abbie tries to run a few times, Gabe is not going to have that! He realizes that his life is so much better with her by his side. When Gabe and Abbie go to the shelter her mom owns to help out with the animals, he finds himself attaching to a dog. Gabe feels that they both think alike and that this dog needs Gabe as much as Gabe needs him. So that brings, not only Abbie into his life, but Dexter too! I love the way he interacts with Dexter. Once again, Lisa brings characters from her other books into this one. We get Reese & Cat, Cole & Lori, Reid & Carrie and Walker security. I just love this close net family. I feel you could read Gabe and Abbie’s story as a stand alone, but reading about the rest of the couple’s first just adds to the book(s) for a better understanding how everyone is connected. Another great book that I highly recommend!
Abbie & Gabe are all in…. together ! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
In the conclusion to Abbie & Gabe story… It is one that you will not put down till you are done. There is so much going on and so many delicious twists you are going to love it! Five Stars of Love rating.
Yet another brilliant duet has ended!
Her Submission by Lisa Renee Jones is the second part of the Dirtier Duet, and carries on right where His Demand finished. Abbie are coming to terms with the shocking news about her ex-husband and Gabe just wants to keep her safe.
Abbie feels the need to run, to keep Gabe from being tarred by the same brush smearing her. Gabe’s having none of that though. There’s only one way to fight this and that’s together.
That could be the tagline for this duet. ‘Together’. It’s mentioned a lot and meant every time. Gabe has a dark, troubling past that he doesn’t want Abbie to know about, because he’s worried she’ll look at him with different eyes, or leave him.
He may never have planned on being in a committed relationship again, but Abbie changed all that. But her past is causing a problem too, one that could end with one or both of them in jail. Added to this is the complexity of their still new relationship. They had to find their way, and grow as partners. Finding trust where none had been before. They both have to face up what’s happened in their pasts. Gabe finally shares what has held him back and Abbie’s is quite a shock too. Her ex is a bad, bad man, that’s all I’m saying!!
So, they need to navigate the treacherous waters left in the wake of Abbie’s ex and Gabe’s father. It’s a twisty, turny ride filled with some exciting moments, sexy times and family fun with Dexter. I loved this book so much as not only did we get Gabe and Abbie’s story completed but we got to see Reid and Carrie, as well as Reese and a very pregnant Cat.
Ok I’ll be honest and say that this time the sequel didn’t wow me as it did the first book. I mean the plot was still as interesting and the conspiracy was off the charts but the end was a bit disappointing. I mean the bad guy didn’t even got punished as he deserved but I guess since this series is not over yet he will be… God I hope he gets what’s coming to him.
Now back to the story; the push and pull between the MC’s was great. I was enjoying myself while waiting to see if Gabe would come clean about his past. As for Abbie ; I liked that she tried to protect Gabe and his family by wanting to get away. But the fact that she stay was even easier to love her.
Like said I was hoping for the bad guy to FINALLY fall buuuuut since that didn’t happen I’m definitely staying tuned in for the next book in the series in hopes that he finally gets what he or they deserves.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
Loved the end of the duet!
This continues the story of Gabe and Abbie, so you should read the previous book ‘His Demand’ to fully enjoy this one. Gabe and Abbie’s story had me hooked from the very beginning.
Their story was a rollercoaster and all the questions I had were all answered and I loved how the story turned out. And Dexter, he’s great, lovely, and loved the interaction with him!
and finaly, Gabe confesses his story about KM, and he was so worried that Abbie could leave him. But she is a strong woman, and understands his worries..
Gabes father is a big problem for all of them, and the family is protecting each other from him with the help from the Walker brothers, so great to meet them again!
I hope we will see something about these two even if it’s a novella sometime in the future. loved it !!
HER SUBMISSION is the second and final instalment in Lisa Renee Jones’ contemporary, adult DIRTIER DUET erotic, romance duet focusing on attorneys Gabe Maxwell, and Abigail ‘ Abbie’ Tanner. The DIRTIER DUET is a spin-off from the author’s DIRTY RICH series. As per Lisa’s style of writing there is a slight cross-over with the Tall, Dark And Deadly series, and the appearance of Walker Security, as well as several characters from the author’s Dirty Rich series. HER SUBMISSION should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events of book one-HIS DEMAND.
NOTE: If you have not read book one HIS DEMAND, there may be some spoilers in my review.
Told from three first person points of view (Gabe, Abbie, and Gabe’s brother Reid) HER SUBMISSION picks up immediately after the events and cliff-hanger of book one HIS DEMAND in which our couple are rapidly discovering that not everything is going according to plan. From murder to betrayal and vengeance; power and control Gabe and Abbie find themselves pulled into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, a game in which our couple have been targeted for who they are, and what they know. Desperate to protect the man with whom she is falling in love Abbie struggles with the direction of Gabe’s plans, and the investigation meant to reveal who is behind the threats to Gabe and Abbie’s lives, as well as the threats against the people they love.
HER SUBMISSION is a character driven, erotic, intense and suspense filled story line of family and friendships; secrets and deception; power and wealth. Lisa Renee Jones pulls the reader into a sexy, spicy and fateful tale of love, lust and longing. My only issue is the identity of the killer- a little disappointing and unsatisfactory reveal.