I broke all the rules. He knows my true self. Our relationship is far from a game. I’ve never felt this close to a man. James Riviera is everything I never knew I wanted. Powerful, sexy, alluring, and completely mine. Now he wants to make me his wife.I only have to say yes and I’ll have forever, but forever isn’t as lasting as people believe.*Say Yes is the sequel to Hush, Hush, and should be … Yes is the sequel to Hush, Hush, and should be read in order.
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You need to read this novella that is all-consuming, addictive, sensual and completely enthralling. I would give this book 10 stars if possible. Lucia Franco has yet to disappoint, and continues to astound and amaze me with each new book she writes. This book follows Aubrey and James after Hush, Hush. You will absolutely fall in love with these 2 hot and steamy characters.
Omg. Where do I even begin with this book, this author, these characters?!? I. AM. SPEECHLESS. When I first read Lucia Franco, the true amazingness and inspiration were shining through. This book just continues to display her epic ability to take age gap, forbidden romance and truly a dirty, steamy, sexy romance and make it leap off the pages at you.
There truly are not enough words to tell you about this book. I was ready to take a cold shower, cry over how sweet and devoted they were, and then scream at them all within the same HOUR AND HALF it took to read this book! My soul connected with Aubrey and was wishful in thinking I could have a James in my life.
Truly, this novella, will make you fall even harder for James and make you jealous of Natalie. The way this story has intertwined two best friends who did anything for money, and a father who was a very unexpected surprise!! Lucia throws twists and turns you most definitely don’t expect.
Aubrey and James’s story continues in this book. It leaves off from the end of Hush, Hush and gives you insight into what kind of passion and love exist between them. They show you their devotion, total swoon worthy moments, and everything in between. When doubts arise and life comes to a head, everything is questioned and feelings are hurt. In the end, will their love shine and hold strong, or will the light be put out just because of doubts. Read this epic book and find out for yourself!!!
Note: Must have read Hush Hush before reading this sequel/novella.
This sequel picks up two years in the future. Aubrey & James are happy. They live together and their family & friends are all supportive of their relationship. It was good to see they got their happy ending and I enjoyed reading about their happiness they very much deserved.
Until James takes Aubrey away and asks the one big question that every woman dreams to hear – Except Aubrey.
Fortunately we got another happy ending, but I don’t feel like this novella filled up the ending I desperately needed. It felt rushed and I want to know more about Natalie & Luca!
Overall, was just a 3 star read for me with 3 level steam.
4 “I GOT THE GIRL” STARS.
Say Yes was such a great addition to Hush Hush. I really wanted more of James and Aubrey’s story and I was so happy when this book was released. I loved catching up with some of my favorite characters. I’m so glad that Aubrey and Natalie’s friendship survived everything that happened in the last book, those two really are soul sister!!!
James and Aubrey’s relationship is hotter than ever, I’m obsessed with those two. I think they complement each other so well, he is definitely the calm to her crazy. Aubrey frustrated me a bit in this one with taking so long to decide to truly be his, but I get why she was scared and in the end she couldn’t resist. I mean who can resist James? I know I can’t!!!
Say Yes was the perfect conclusion to their story and it left me with a huge smile on my face. Hopefully we will get Natalie’s story in the future because after this book I’m definitely intrigued!!! *fingers crossed*.
Say yes sweetheart
Lucia has blown us away yet again with a continuation of James and Aubreys story. Like a fine wine, their love gets better with age. A sexy, stomach clenching, nail biting and scotch drinking beautiful story. Lucia Franco has an amazing An way of words and is truly gifted. This book will relive some of your favorite hush hush moments including the hilarious banter of Natalie and Aubrey.
This is a great continuation of Aubrey and James’ story. It is an exceptional HOT love story of self-discovery, real life emotions and connection. I loved the angst…the happily ever after was brilliant!!
I had such high hopes for this novella by @lucia_franco_ and let me tell you, she did not disappoint!
Hush Hush was one of my favorite books from 2019 and I felt such a heavy book hangover when I finished it! I was so happy when @lucia_franco_ announced that she was writing a novella to give us more of their story!
I give this novella a 5/5 easily!
I highly recommend this book! So run, don’t walk, and get this book. You won’t regret it!
You know if Lucia Franco is writing a novel or novella it’s definitely going to be addictive, hot off the charts sexy and having two characters with the best chemistry.
Loved getting to see James and Aubrey again. Honestly the sexiest couple.
Lucia always manages to write flawlessly.
If you looking for something to sexy, flawless writing and amazing characters connections. All I can say is this is the right book for you!
I was really curious about Aubrey’s and James’s life after „Hush Hush”. So when Lucia Franco showed the cover of „Say Yes” I was waiting for this story. I was really happy, that I can meet these heroes again.
But when I started read „Say Yes” my mind goes to DNF this book.
I am a really robust person, so I’ve read this novella until the end. But… sorry. This is not what I expected. James and Aubrey are like rabbits. They only fuck in this book. Sometimes James asks her about future, about wedding and children.
In „Say Yes” Lucia Franco forgot about the plot. We have only sex here. When I had 21% of this book and they had sex 4 times, I doubted about further part of this story. And this was that moment when I was thinking to change the book and don’t finish this.
You are thinking now why I gave three stars to „Say Yes”.
One – James Riviera. He is an alpha. I liked him in „Hush Hush” and I like him in „Say Yes” too.
Two – Natalie. James daughter is the bright part of this story, even when she is in three events in this book. What she done in the epilogue? OMG! She has a master.
Three – The Cover. I really like this subtle and delicate cover. Both of them are perfect togheter on the bookshelves.
In the end „Say Yes” for me is a really weak book. I was bored while reading. I really like romance books when two people are connected each other and they make love, but not in this way. This book is like a soft porn.
In my opinion „Hush Hush” is a really awesome book, but „Say Yes” is not a must read.
Aubrey Abrams and her yummy older man James Riviera are back in a deliciously sexy, quick read that I absolutely adore!
There is something sweet about this story that is different than Hush, Hush. Aubrey and James are still a fiery couple with an all consuming heat that practically leaps off the page, but their relationship is more balanced now than ever. I love how much she has grown since Hush, Hush.
James is everything you would want in a book boyfriend, he’s hot, sexy, charming, and determined to make Aubrey happy, no matter how hard she pushes against him. Lucky girl! Even when these two are at odds, you can still feel how much love these two have for each other.
While this novella ties up some loose ends, I still can’t wait to find out what happened to Aubrey’s friend, Natalie. Her story has the potential to be hotter and angstier than Hush, Hush. I can’t wait to read it!
Oh my gosh! I want to be able to give this story more that 5 stars. Their original story was my favorite last year. I love James and Aubrey. I love that we got more of their story. James is the ultimate romantic, and he loves to give Aubrey the world. Their chemistry jumped off the pages. I loved that no matter what was going on with them, that he never even thought of letting her go. They didn’t see the world when they are together. He never doubted her love, and she knew that no matter where they were, she was home with him.
Now shhhh… can we please get Natalie story?
This novella was more on the emotional side than Hush, Hush and I really adored that.
Aubrey was still a bit annoying, but I understood her more than ever. I was able to see her fears and I think she was pretty real in this novella and I appreciate that so much. I think she definitely grew as a person.
James was and always will be the brightest star in this story. I absolutely love to see a man who is 100% in touch with his emotions, who is secure enough to show his vulnerability and is open with what he feels. I am really really fond of him and his character. One of Lucia’s best!
This was a short, emotional and sugary sweet after the HEA that James and Aubrey fought hard for for. They still had some hurdles to cross and issue to resolve and I love how real this part of their love story was.
Devoured this book!! Lucia pulled me in from the first page!! Hotness overload!! True and passionate love!! Age is just a number! Witty and sensual!! Love always prevails! Zaddy! Phenomenal story with a hint of what might come!!
Oh I so was not ready for the continuation James and Aubrey’s journey. I still am reeling from their beginning. Each character in each story I have ever read has touched me in a uniquely meaningful way. James and Aubrey have ruined me for all other stories. Every single aspect of them impressed me. Every quirky personality traits the exhibited annoyed and humoured me. Their love for each other captivated me. Their appeal stunned me. Their charisma enlightened me. An arousing couple that just kept growing together and discovering each other beautifully. Their story is a cherished one and it is a story that I will read again and again. 5 stars.
4.75 Stars
{I received this as an ARC in exchange for an Honest review}
“Hush Hush” is one of my favorite books and I am so freaking happy that Lucia has given us more of Aubrey and James. I spent my day immersed in this novella and I couldn’t be happier. I love James and Aubrey. They are such a unique and special couple. I love their differences and how in love they are with each other. They describe true love perfectly. Together they are sexy and full of adventure and love. We get to see them be a real couple big fights and all. It was so emotional and angsty. My heart broke a little but was thankfully put back together. This novella is sexy and sweet and angsty as fuck. I loved it. I am so thankful that we got just a little bit more of James and Aubrey. Seeing them happy makes my heart so full. If you love Aubrey and James you will LOVE their novella. I laughed and swooned and got super emotional. It was epic. I can’t wait to read it again.
P.S. I NEED NATALIE’S STORY ASAP!!!
James and Aubrey are everything for me right now.
Sometimes I read and characters connect with me for whatever reason and when I’m finished, they stay with me. James and Aubrey stayed with me long after I finished Hush, Hush. They stayed in my head and for a while I was sad because their journey through-out Hush, Hush was heartfelt. I missed them. And then, Lucia Franco announced that she was writing about them again and I was giddy, I was gonna see these characters I had fallen in-love with from the very beginning.
Franco’s writing does not disappoint. She not only wrote the characters I loved but, she made me love them more. The growth they showed in this novella was outstanding. The world Franco painted with words was not only vividly pictured in my head but, it all played out like a movie that I was present in.