Gabe Maxwell is a powerhouse in the boardroom, a man with a dark past he’s buried under success and power. He’s not a white picket fence and forever kind of guy and he’s definitely not into redheads. That is until one corners him, kisses him and thanks him for waking her up. Right before she walks away and leaves him. She’s gone and he’s obsessed.Then she walks into his office and back into his … into his life, and he has to have her. It doesn’t matter that she’s the kind of woman you marry. It doesn’t matter that she’s everything he avoids because she’s everything he wants.
Only Abbie isn’t the good girl she seems. She has secrets and a past and soon, she’ll pull Gabe into her bed, her life, and that spells more than obsession. It spells danger.
Book one in the Dirtier Duet.
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This is the first book in the Dirtier Duet and my first Lisa Renee Jones book.
This is the story of Gabe and Abbie’s and will keep you on the edge of your seat with suspense,
sexiness and lots of twists and turns. Lisa Renee Jones pulls you in with her
amazing words and keeps you there until the very end!! I was lucky enough that I didn’t have to
wait for the 2nd book and was able to dive right in and thank god….because HELLO CLIFFHANGER!!
it reads wonderfully away, the main characters are well described and have a wonderful chemistry. all together a very good book by lisa. definitely worth reading. from me therefore 5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lisa Renee Jones’ His Demand keeps with her style of strong, possessive, protective alpha heroes and smart, witty, and strong heroines with this offshoot story. Gabe Maxwell (brother to Reid from Dirty Rich Obsession) has seen his brother off on his honeymoon and while he should be happy, he is restless. That is until a redhead gives him a kiss which blows him away then disappears. Abby has three powerful men nipping at her heels and needs the help of the Maxwell brothers. Is it a bonus that Gabe becomes a powerful magnet for her or the beginning of his doom?
Jones’ deft hand creates a glittering world of the rich and powerful in New York. His Demand is wrought with tension, both sexual and suspense. The emotions are raw from both Abby and Gabe. Abby’s come from being “hunted” by her ex and his partners and intertwines with her feelings for Gabe. Gabe, who is an enigma due to his past which is still hiding, is bombarded with long-buried emotions which he fights and denies, even as he gives them free rein over his actions.
In Ms. Jones’ Dirty world you get amazing, well-developed characters set to the backdrop of the rich and powerful where nefarious doings are afoot. I always recommend Lisa’s books as one-clicks and His Demand is no different. Get it, settle in, and enjoy the ride. This is part one of a two-part story.
A fast-paced read, with an interesting male character and a spitfire redhaired that are mixed together perfectly by the author.
I liked their instant chemistry and all their sexy moments which were very well done by the author and left me panting at times.
A few twists and turns that remind us why it’s always important to be honest and say the truth always even if you don’t know and trust the person next to you.
There are questions that need answers and I’m sure the next book in the duet will be the same exhilarating read and the love story between Gabe and Abbi will find that happy place that deserves for two tormented souls that are discovering true love together.
OK so this woman does not ever write a bad book! His Demand is just another start to an AWESOME Trilogy. I love reading Lisa’s trilogies, they are just the perfect amount of build up to just STOP at the end, but you do not get upset, you know that it is a cliffy because there are 3 books. So you just close the kindle and simmer for a few weeks until you get the next one, wash, rinse, repeat until you get the final book and figure out who the bad guy is and why. Then the hero and heroine have their moments but ultimately fall in love!!!
This book… all the feels. You are rooting for Gabe to win the girl, you are rooting for to finally open her eyes and stop trying the push and pull game. Then you want the nasty Ex to just disappear.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
MG! Gabe is such a complicated and guarded man. He only lets you see what he wants you to. He shields all his pain and vulnerability behind a mask of a man who is dominate on the outside. Abbie is a woman who seems to get past his walls and understands him like no other. She is a strong woman who will not let her past affect what she wants out of life now. Both are broken and have secrets they are not willing to reveal yet. Trust is a thing both have trouble granting and yet they seem to be able to slowly let the other closer as they spend more time together. Gabe is beginning to open up and wants Abbie in his life. The part he is having difficulty with is whether once Abbie sees him completely, will she accept all of him for who he is? The chemistry between Gabe and Abbie is off the charts! Gabe is very protective of Abbie even though she says she can handle the danger her ex seems to be causing. Once again we also see how manipulative Gabe’s father can be. I can not wait to see what will happen in the next part. Ms Jones definitely has a way of pulling you in from the beginning and keeping you at the edge of your seat wanting to know what will happen next.Ms Jones is a genius when it comes to weaving a story together!
4.5 dark, delicious, sinful, suspenseful stars
Gabe and Abigail both have a darkness that shares in their lives both past and present. They find that together their darkness can go to new heights. As their past begins to close in the two find that trust is something they need but are lacking along with a deeper level of communications.
Gabe you will recall from previous books from this author and for it to be a duet you will get so much more of him than in any of the others. Abigail did not quite start out as the equal partner of such a good dark characters but she had some other qualities that make up for it all.
And she does it again! The thing that makes Lisa’s books do special is her talent for spinning intrigue, with suspense, all while writing a hot sexy romance novel! And the end will leave you wanting book 2 ASAP!!
From one hot kiss to one heck of a cliffhanger! Lisa Renee Jones is a master story weaver and His Demand is no exception. Gabe is a no holds barred lawyer with a player reputation to match. Abbie kisses her way into his life and all bets are off. She needs a lawyer and wants Gabe’s brother to represent her. What she doesn’t add into the mix is this unyielding attraction to Gabe. He not only feels that same attraction, but is determined to get what he wants, her. It doesn’t take long for both of them to realize that there is more to this attraction than a quick hook up will fix but there are danger and secrets that can keep them apart. I just finished this book and already want the next one in my hands!
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~~ 4.5 FIERY STARS! ~~
“She’s mine tonight and I will have all of her.”
It’s the kiss that changes EVERYTHING in HIS DEMAND by Lisa Renee Jones, the first spectacular book in her new Dirtier Duet! We first met Gabe Maxwell in the Dirty Rich series—he is the charming, funny, roguishly sexy brother of Reid and Cat–but as it turns out, there is MUCH MORE to this big, blond hottie than meets the eye!
THE PREMISE:
The story begins with Gabe, a powerful commanding attorney and ETERNAL BACHELOR, going out for a drink the night after Reid and Carrie get hitched. He is nursing his favorite whiskey and catches the eye of a gorgeous redhead named Abbie across the dimly lit bar. They share an instant mutual attraction that catches them both off guard. After he prowls after her, Abbie plants a smoldering kiss on his lips, but she takes off before he can take things further. However, Gabe can’t get the sexy siren off his mind and luck is on his side when fate brings them together yet again when she shows up at his law office a few days later needing help. She is looking for Reid, hoping he’ll take her case, but since his bro’s off on his honeymoon, Gabe tells her HE’S more then up for the job!
As it turns out, Abigail Tanner, a fellow attorney, is embroiled in a treacherous situation that could put her and those around her in grave danger. Of course that rouses the ferocious alpha caveman in Gabe, and he will do anything to keep this beautiful, fiercely independent divorcee safe!
But even though Gabe’s firm takes her on as their newest client, Abbie frets that this handsome, amazing man she’s started to fall for will get caught in the crossfire. However, he refuses to back down from this fight. Or from the hypnotic pull between them that cannot be denied! As passion explodes between Gabe and Abbie, and they find themselves ensnared in a perilous web of danger, deceit and betrayal, can they trust their hearts–and their most closely guarded secrets–with each other? Or will they only destroy each other in the end?
MY MUSINGS:
Lisa Renee Jones cast her bewitching spell on my heart once again! She made me fall HEAD OVER FREAKING HEELS IN LOVE with another delicious power couple in HIS DEMAND, a sizzling romantic suspense tale that’s teeming with passion, intrigue, danger and subterfuge. This book hits the ground running from page one, immediately sweepings readers up in Gabe and Abbie’s irresistibly seductive romance. As always there’s crossover from familiar faces from the Dirty Rich and Walker Security series which makes the story even more enticing. Plus dog lovers will especially enjoy this storyline, which involves an animal shelter, and a “killer” German Shepherd named Dexter who brings out the softer side of Gabe!
Speaking of which…while we THOUGHT we knew who Gabe Maxwell was from his previous appearances, it was just scratching the surface of what makes this devilishly charming alpha tick! In this first heart-gripping installment of the Dirtier duology, we come to learn that there are so many exciting, mysterious facets to this rich, charismatic attorney who may have initially comes across as a player but in truth he is uber complicated and has some deep seated emotional wounds that never quite healed.
Sighhh…Gabe is so powerfully—POTENTLY—male and he is a man who thrives on control. He can be cutthroat but also so funny and romantic and protective too. And I loved EVERY PART OF HIM. The strength and the vulnerability, the predatory sexual dominant and the sweet, playful, doting lover. Gabe falls fast and hard for Abbie, so hard in fact that he would walk over hot flames to possess—and protect–this feisty woman who is starting to make him rethink his stance on love, permanence and happily ever after
“I’m f*cked up and ten shades of trouble, but damn it, I’m all in with you. Be all in with me.”
Apparently, he’s not the only one who’s been burned badly or who has devastating secrets locked up deep inside. For as it turns out the gorgeous redhead who Gabe’s losing his elusive heart to is equally damaged. Perhaps even more so, courtesy of her evil, vindictive ex. Abigail’s a beautiful contradiction—equal parts sass and sweetness, aching vulnerability and sultry confidence—and Gabe wants her in a BAD way! But convincing his skittish, temperamental lover not to run is far from a fait accompli.
I’ve said this before but it bears repeating: LRJ sure knows how to craft a romantic suspense tale that keeps us BREATHLESS for more. The fast-burning chemistry between Abbie and Gabe is INTOXICATING, and the raw intensity of this couple left me truly spellbound! There is palpable friction, searing emotional discord, sizzling sexual tension and combustible sparks between this duo throughout—and each and every time these two lovers hit the sheets it’s SEISMIC! Their red hot erotic interludes are wickedly torrid and alluringly sensual, with a dash of yummy kink thrown in, and you WILL need a cold shower in the sweaty aftermath!
But trust is a bone of contention between these two tempestuous lovers, and we have yet to uncover all the secrets that have propelled Abbie to run from her past or what happened with the mysterious “KM” to make Gabe so cynical of love, family and happily ever after. All these unknowns certainly added a plethora of intrigue, but to be honest, I did get a bit fed up with Abbie for constantly pushing Gabe away and acting so wishy washy about her feelings towards him. And I also wanted them to both stop dancing around the secrets they are both hiding. However, on the flip side, all this fiery push-pull sure did build blistering tension!
So, you better BUCKLE IN TIGHT because you are in for a wild ride that culminates in a SHOCKING cliffy that will of course have you screaming for book two!
BOTTOM LINE:
HIS DEMAND is a rapturously sexy first installment in the Dirtier Duet which enthralls, titillates and keeps us guessing from start to finish!
3.75 Stars
I don’t think I’ve ever been so disconnected from characters created by the amazing storyteller that is Lisa Renee Jones. Every novel I’ve read of hers had always filled me with suspense and thrills and raised my body temperature to all time highs; however, I didn’t experience any of that with Gabe and Abigail’s story.
For me, there wasn’t much “meat” to the story. I ended up stopping at 82% into their story. So much time was spent on Abigail being wishy-washy with her feelings for Gabe. Their connection was instant and extremely fast-paced and Gabe was all in from the get go and it felt like he was spending the whole time trying to calm her and reassure her he would help. One minute she’s thinking of ways to walk away to “keep him safe” and the next she’s “melting” into him from a kiss; which was his go to response to get her to chill. And even at 82% of the story having passed, still nothing serious had happened. I was always waiting for the next page to bring about what the big bad from her ex would be to amp up the story line but ultimately I had to decide how badly I wanted to know and how much longer I wanted to wait.
I’m a HUGE fan of Lisa Renee Jones which is why I fought so hard to keep going, but in the end His Demand wasn’t giving me the feels I’ve become accustomed to when reading her stories.
We met Gabe in the Dirty Rich Series but rest assured His Demand can certainly be read as a stand alone. I love the chemistry and passion between Gabe & Addie and I also love that Lisa always weaves in some secrets & suspense as well as steam. Lisa Renee Jones is certainly a one-click author for me.
Ok, so I’ve been anxiously awaiting Gabe’s story from The Dirty Rich Series. He made several appearances and his personality always intrigued me. He is such a hard *ss and doesn’t believe in love. Until one day he feels something he thought he never would again. He sees Abigail in a bar and follows her to the bathroom, and when she comes out, they share a very passionate kiss. But his phone interrupts them and Abigail leaves. Gabe can not stop thinking about her and when he goes to leave his office, bam, there she is leaving. He finds out she was looking for his brother Reid. But she still is able to slip away. Then he finds her at the same bar and this time will not let her go.
Their chemistry is off the charts hot and sexy. The story has all these secrets waiting to unfold. In true Ms. Jones fashion she keeps us on our toes with all the intrigue and lies. This can be read as a stand-alone book. By reading The Dirty Rich series beforehand, your experience with this story will be so much better. Either way works. Can not wait for all the secrets of each family to be unearthed in the next book.
We all fell in love with Gabe when we met him as Reid’s sexy, lawyer brother. He is one of the good guys, but due to a bad past, he doesn’t want to ever love another woman. He was burned once and that was enough for him or so he thought, until he met Abbie.
Abbie, it took me a while to warm up to her. She seemed to be hiding something and always trying to run away. She had issues with her ex-husband and didn’t want to put Gabe or anyone close to him in her ex’s crosshairs.
I loved this book and can’t wait to get the next book. This series can be read as a stand-alone, but you get a chance to meet a lot of the other characters in some of Lisa’s previous series.
GAH! Warning, there is a cliffhanger but don’t let that scare you away because this is one smoking hot read. We are well acquainted with Gabe Maxwell. We first met him when his sister Cat found her HEA with Reese and got to know him a little better when his brother, Reid, found his HEA with Carrie. Gabe is all smiles and jokes on the outside but we now know there is a rage brewing underneath. Gabe has been sure he would never find his HEA nor did he ever want to. Then, he gets a glace at a beautiful red headed woman who captivated him and when he pursued her and she kissed him and left him he cannot get her out of his mind. That is until she turns up in his office trying to hire his brother. Abigail, Abbie, have instant chemistry although Abbie is reluctant to keep seeing Gabe because her ex-husband is working with a dangerous man and Gabe’s father. On top of that, both are keeping secrets and we are led to believe these secrets are damning. Crazy good story and then the cliffhanger! Bring on the next book already!!!!
In true Lisa Renee Jones (LRJ) fashion, she has introduced another character from another series and has finally gave her audience what we’ve been waiting for since we’ve been introduced to Gabe Maxwell. If you are new to reading LRJ, I totally feel that she is worthy of a one-click for the fact that she writes great romantic suspense stories that have integral characters from previous series which helps the audience build a world all in their head without being overwhelmed or distracted by frivolous drama and details.
Gabe Maxwell is the brother of Cat and Reid Maxwell, both of whom we met in the Dirty Rich series. I was glad to see him finally get his own series and we get to see Gabe shine. Even though he is a total player, Gabe has a dislike of redheads that I think is silly, but he hasn’t met the likes of Abigail Tanner (Abbie). When Abbie walks up to him and kisses him, this particular redhead gets his attention, keeps it, and has him wanting more. He soon finds out that Abbie wants to hire his brother, Reid, to help her deal with her case and ex-husband, but he knows that his brother is indisposed because he is on his honeymoon with his new bride. Lucky for Abbie, Gabe wants to step in place of his brother and help Abbie. Unlucky for Gabe, Abbie won’t make helping her easy.
Abigail Tanner is struggling to stay one step ahead of her past, secrets, and her evil ex-husband. Even though she wants Reid Maxwell to help her deal with her ex-husband and his attacks against her family, she doesn’t anticipate that he will be unavailable due to his honeymoon. When the man she kisses at a bar turns out to be Reid’s brother and willing to step in to help, Abbie is not only apprehensive because she doesn’t want Gabe to get hurt but she tries to persuade him to stay away from her. My only complaint about this story is Abbie continually running away from Gabe to save him, but I think she’s running away from their explosive attraction to one another. It’s clear from the beginning that Abbie cannot take care of her ex and past on her own, but her constant running from Gabe in order to save him becomes more annoying than self-sacrificial.
Even with that negative point being stated, it didn’t stop me from reading this story all the way to the major cliffhanger. Even though I am not a fan of cliffhangers, it does help that I knew this book was book 1 of a series and I definitely cannot wait to read more of Gabe and Abbie in book 2, Her Submission. I’m all for imperfect characters getting their HEA, but I know LRJ is going to put us through the wringer for that HEA.
**I voluntarily left a honest review after reading an advanced review copy of this book**
Girl, you just love to leave us hanging, don’t you? But, that is also a good thing in my opinion. Just makes me that much more excited for the next book in the series. What is Gabe’s secret? What is Abbie’s secret? Hmm…you definitely keep us on our toes. I love how these powerful men just fall to their knees when the right woman comes along. It’s very entertaining! And not only are you adding these strong woman, you’re now adding animals to these uptight men’s lives. I love it!!!! Another fast paced romance with a twist of suspense. This book is Gabe’s story, and there are cross over characters, such as his brother, Reid. But I don’t feel you need to read any of the other books before this one. But if you want to be introduced to all the players than you would want to. I highly recommend this book!
I love Cat and Reid, but Gabe is definitely my favorite of the siblings. I have been waiting anxiously for his story and it is well worth the wait. Gabe and Abbie have a rough way to go to have each other and peace. This story has plenty of suspense to go with the steamy romance. Full of secrets, lies, betrayals, and complications this one will grab you from the beginning and won’t let up. There is a cliffhanger ending that will keep you on the edge of your seat waiting for the second book in this duet. As always with this author you won’t be disappointed. I received an ARC. This is my honest review.
5 Dirtier stars.
I’ve been a fan of the Dirty Rich series ever since I read the first book with Cat and Reese last year. Even then, Gabe was hovering in the background, his presence seen but not really felt. Not until now, when he finally gets his own story and we have the chance to meet the mysterious and sexy creature that he is.
Darkly brooding even though he’s blond and has been named a Ken Doll by some, he’s sexually intense, used to be driven by his work, but that’s all thrown up in the air the minute he sets eyes on Abbie. This woman, who is nothing like his usual type, has him hooked after one hot kiss. He can’t get her out of his mind and sets out to make her his.
Completely.
Abbie smart and sexy, but she’s also newly divorced and having trouble with her ex. She only met Gabe by accident and keeps trying to evade her growing feelings for this man who holds her so tenderly. He’s hiding a secret, one he doesn’t want to share, but if they are going to make a go of a real relationship, they are both going to have to come clean about their past.
Gabe came through the pages of my kindle like a hurricane of emotion. This man has been bottled up for years, hiding from the scars of his past. What they are we are yet to see, but they will no doubt be a hurdle both of them will have to leap over.
Abbie is a bit more reticent, she wants to be all in, but her failed marriage is causing her to put up walls, some in an effort to protect, Gabe, some herself. But Gabe doesn’t need protecting and he’ll do whatever it takes to win.
I lost myself in this story, Gabe and Abbie had a chemistry that was electric and volcanic in its intensity. Their steamy encounters mixed with everyday cares and battling their enemies, was entracing and captured my entire being. Told in double POV, we saw inside Gabe head, showing us just how perplexed he was with the turn of events regarding his relationship with Abbie. We met an adorable furbaby and hear from past characters too. And then, the cliffhanger, oh how Lisa likes to spin her yarn, lol.
Can’t wait for Her Submission to hit my kindle to find out what’s happening next.
Gage is the Hottest of them all! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Gage’s story is the one that I have been anticipating the most… I was not let down at all!
Gage and Addie are fiery Hot together, They both have their secrets and have trust issues. This story was edge of your seat good!