Her love could set me free from the shadows… Seeing CoCo Becket for the first time, made my heart start beating again. It changed everything.Before her I had no purpose, no reason to live. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever met, I couldn’t help but fantasize about kissing her plump lips or having those sky blue eyes staring back at mine, seeing beyond what I truly was. Broken and … what I truly was. Broken and ashamed.
My desire for her ran deep, deeper than I expected it too. She was a Goddess and I was simply caught up in her glow, I couldn’t say no. Not to her kindness, and not to my need to be near her.
CoCo was the good in life where I was the bad. She became the sun to my never ending darkness.
When a mysterious situation brings us together, I discover that I’ll do anything to keep her safe. Even if it means risking my own life, to save hers.
Because before her, love was just a word I’d heard in passing…and now I’ll destroy anyone that tries to take her, or that love away from me.
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This is the story of Bodhi and Coco and has an interesting story line. Bodhi is an amazing character that you will fall in love with almost immediately. He has a heart of gold that you will enjoy reading about. Coco is an ok character. She is a spoiled brat and at times it is hard to even like her because of how she acts. Light mystery, drama and romance are what you get from this read.
I loved this beautiful story,
Two strangers,becoming friends and making me swoon as they fall in Love.
Bodhi and Coco will steal your heart away,they certainly stole mine completely.
Harlow Layne has written a very addictive,sexy sweet story,I adore Bodhi for someone who has been dealt with a crappy situation in life,he was willing to be there for Coco and protect her.
With a hint of suspense and a whole lot of romance,I have nothing but LOVE for this book.
5 stunning stars for harlow’s impeccable book.
Oh my god I love all things Bodhi and Coco.
This story guys oh. my. god!
I fell in a heap in a puddle that is Bodhi Rivers. His charm and sweetness made me swoon in every chapter.
The twists and turn, the sweetness and hotness had me captivated from start to finish.
Every page had me hooked and I didnt want it to end.
This was an epic romance fairtale brought to life with a happy ending to make hearts appear in your eyes and have you melting in a puddle of goo and fanning yourself that is the man Bodhi Rivers.
This was a edge of your seat page -turner that will have you eager to get to the end and fall in love with Bodhi and Coco!
4 stars for Secret Admirer by Harlow Layne. I have read a few books from this author and just like the others I loved this one. I received am ARC in exchange for an honest review. I would say this book is a contemporary romance, a little romantic suspense, and insta love. We have Bodhi and CoCo who are different but the same in some ways. Bodhi is the type of man every woman needs but maybe does not want at first. He has lots of heart, kind, sweet but at the same time he is extremely alpha. I instantly loved his character. Coco is a bohemian, hair stylist and is suffering from the tragic lose of her parents. She also thinks she has a stalker and is not sure what to do about it. Bodhi learns about the stalker and will do anything to keep her safe. This is where the suspense in the story comes to play.
This only thing I felt was off about them was that their characters seemed older than they were. That was really the only issue I had with the story. The story was sweet, characters had lost of chemistry, and even a little suspense. There is no cliffhanger and has the perfect happily ever after. The cover of this book is what draws the eye. You can see the chemistry between the characters. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a sweet romance.
Bodhi definitely makes my heart swoon! Despite his unfavorable circumstances in life, he will do everything he can to make Coco happy. The way they come together is not idealistic but makes your heart happy. Harlow Layne has again made a great book that I could read again and again!
I fell in love with this book from the start. Still loved it at the ending. It was unique and a different story line that kept me enthralled.
The characters were brought to life with beautiful words on each page. Even the supporting characters were wonderful and played a great roll in the story. This book has everything I like in a great read; angst, suspense, laughter, love, tears, steam, and an HEA. I did not want it to end on the last page. I wanted to keep reading. That’s why it gets a 6-star rating out of 5 from me.
Coco is grieving over her parents death and trying to put her ex boyfriend in the past. She meets Bodhi, a homeless young man who has had it really rough at her work place. The two have chemistry and it’s instantly noticeable. Bodhi feels he isn’t good enough for Coco but wants to make her happy after seeing her crying outside of her work place. Bodhi is such a swoon worthy guy, loved him. Will he be able to keep Coco out of danger? Will they both be able to have a relationship? A feel good read that I enjoyed to the last page.
I received a copy of this book via Netgalley and am leaving a review.
AMAZING simply amazing! I love Coco and Bodhi. They had me smiling and in my feelings all the way through to the end. I mean I started it early yesterday and finished this morning and I could not put the book down. Harlow always brings her A game but this one really had it knocking out the park.
Bodhi is the man because he is down on his luck and he is traveling from town to town looking for somewhere to stay. He ends up in this small town and he is walking up and down the roads looking for a job when he comes across a gorgeous girl in the store window crying. He is so caught off guard by her beauty and her crying that he hides in the shadows to watch her. He wants to know her and he wants to comfort her so bad that he can feel it in his bones.
Coco is just going through some tough times. She has lost her parents in an accident and she has also lost her boyfriend so she is in a bad head space but she is trying to get over everything. When one day she is coming into work and she sees a beautiful flower and it is addressed to her and the flower is beautiful and she loves it. She looks around to see if she can find her secret admirer but she doesn’t see him because he is hidden real well.
This is a must read that will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next.
Secret Admirer Arc Review
Secret Admirer from start to finish was such an emotionally beautiful story. I have officially found my new book boyfriend and his name is Bodhi. With a godly body and a sincere heart and soul Bodhi is swoon worthy. It’s no wonder Coco falls in love with him.
Bodhi is down on his luck but once he sees beautiful Coco things change for him. Coco has been through so much recently with her parents death and splitting up with her boyfriend and feeling like she is being watched. When she soon starts receiving a flower and note from a secret admirer she can’t help but smile and dream about who might be leaving them for her. When a mysterious situation brings them together their connection becomes strong and feelings start to bloom. Coco needs a protector and Bodhi becomes that for her and she helps him realize he is so much more then what others have told him his entire life. He will protect her with his life and just wants to be the best person he can be for her and Coco loves Bodhi for just being himself not what he has or doesn’t have which is just so perfect.
All around great story, an easy read, emotional, and romantic even some mystery/suspense.
I absolutely enjoyed this book and I’m not sure what else more I could say besides its a must read.
This is one of easiest reviews I have written honestly.
SECRET ADMIRER by Harlow Layne is the story of Bodhi and Coco.
Coco just lost her parents and she is having a hard time dealing with them being gone and feeling alone. Bodhi is down on his luck at this time but he happens to see Coco crying. Something about her touches his heart. Bodhi tries to brighten her day by doing little things.
This was a sweet story of two people that needed each other so much and how they found themselves.
Enjoyed their story.
Such a beautiful story. Bodhi is definitely the shyest book boyfriend I have had the pleasure of reading but given his back story it’s no surprise he is the way he is. Coco see’s past Bodhi’s circumstances and falls in love with the man he is. This was an amazing read that reminds us the value of seeing people for who they are not what they have. Harlow did an amazing job writing this story and it will be one I remember even after the last page is read.
Have I ever said how I’m addicted to the uber sweet heroes Harlow Layne writes? Because I am. And Bohdi is hands down the sweetest of them all. I just want to hug him and never let go! I can’t even start to explain how sweet this man is because I’m pretty sure there is not a word for that level of sweet. Seriously.
Bohdi is so kind, so thoughtful, so gentle, so caring, so EVERYTHING! Gaaaah, I just love him so hard! The term gentle giant has never been more true than with this shy sweetheart of a man. Obviously Bohdi stole the show for me in this book but that doesn’t mean I didn’t also adore CoCo. She was just as lovely and sweet and the perfect other half to Bohdi.
Everything about them had me hooked. The sweetness, the heat, how different their story is from the usual. I loved that instead of a man swooping in to be a hero for a woman down on their luck Bohdi and Coco equally saved each other. Where Coco May have been the one in a position of having more means Bohdi gave her so much more than money could ever buy. Harlow Layne hit it out of the park with Secret Admirer!
5 BODHI AND COCO STARS!! What a sweet sexy refreshing story. Bobbi and Coco will touch every part of your heart. These two find each in an unexpected way and they have a story to tell you. Their story has all the feels with some mystery and sexiness. This is my first book by this author and I can’t wait to read more.
I really enjoyed this book. The two main characters had a great chemistry and the suspense and mystery was intense. Bodhi Rivers is homeless and just relocated to Oasis, California. He sees a beautiful woman in the window of a beauty salon crying as she puts up decorations. He feels an instant connection and the need to make her feel better. He finds a beautiful flower and leaves it for her every morning on the steps of the salon. Coco Bennett has lost her parents to a fiery crash in the last few weeks and is still in shock. She feels like she is being watched at her apartment and work but her days are brightened when someone starts leaving her flowers. Bodhi overhears Coco and her boss/BFF talking about her stalker and he is determined to keep her safe. He definitely has his work cut out for him.
What a wonderful book. This book had me feeling warm and fuzzy inside, it makes me believe that there is a soul mate out there for everyone, especially the ones that don’t think that they are worthy of love or anything. Definitely recommend.
5 STARS
This was such a sweet story with the right amount of suspense! Harlow Layne did an amazing job of writing Bodhi’s character and revealing the struggles that he carries physically and emotionally on a daily basis. Despite having to grieve her parents death, Coco is such a sweet and down to earth person that she offers to help out the homeless man she comes across. Their story was so captivating and oh so sweet how they end up saving each other in ways they never expected!
“You deserve for someone to treat you the way you should have always been treated. You’re the one that deserves better, but I’d be honored if you chose for me to be that person.”
Harlow Layne is a new to me author and I can easily say I’m a new fan! This book was an EPIC read and I highly recommend picking up this book! Secret Admirer by Harlow Layne will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
Oh wow, this is my first book by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. I feel in love with the main characters of this book. If there ever was a sweeter male lead character than the one in this book then I haven’t met him yet, lol. This book was a light read, simple and sweet. It was easy to get drawn into this book and ti stay there. Definitely recommended.
what a story! .. he a man who has a spicy past she is a woman who suffered a lot of loss .. an insta-love story, with many victories and self-discovery. the chemistry is delicious and that ensures that it reads nicely .. also the tension in the book is good .. from me 4 stars.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Harlow Layne writes sweet, sexy alphas. Bodhi is the sweetest of them all. You will fall in love with him. However, do not be fooled, he is just as alpha and sexy as he is sweet. Bodhi is in a particularly unusual situation. Due to this situation, he notices Coco from afar and decides it is best to keep his distance despite the distinct lure he has towards her. His distance does not last long. Fate has another plan.
This story pulled at my heartstrings; my emotions were all over the place in the best way possible. While Coco is in the opposite situation that Bodhi is in, she is dealing with demons of her own. Bodhi and Coco’s story is so pure and so magnetic. I was drawn in on page 1 and on the edge of my seat by chapter 6. Bodhi and Coco’s relationship develops into the kind of love every romance reader wants in their life. They will become the relationship goal of romance readers everywhere.
If you haven’t read a book written by Harlow Layne, now is your chance. This is the perfect romantic suspense to kick start your love of Harlow and her sweet, sexy alphas.
This is one of the sweetest books I’ve read.
The relationship between Bodhi&Coco it’s beautiful to watch
They don’t meet in a very particular way but I think that’s what makes this story even more special.
They both need to be saved, from life and all the tragedies and pain that happened around them.
He’s so protector of her, and since the moment she sees her she gives him something that’s worth fighting for, and Coco, well she’s a girl how’s suffered and it’s so insecure..but when she meets him for the first time the self-consciousness she was feeling starts to disappear with each look, touch, and caress of him.
A beautiful story..where lady meets a tramp
PS I kindly received an ARC from the author