*Please note: This book was previously published as Dirty Nights, The Novel. The title and cover have been changed and the novel itself has undergone updating and editing.They both had secrets dirty enough to tear them apart … wouldn’t acknowledge.
Reese’s perfection was marred by hidden shadows behind his gorgeous blue eyes.
I was desperate to learn what had caused him so much pain.
How could I intrude on his secrets when I had plenty of my own?
Only my story was so ugly, it was buried deep, and I had no desire to reveal it.
Discarded like trash by my father and left with my druggie mom, I was forced into things no one should have to bear.
But I learned to survive.
In Reese, I found ways to overcome the pain in the warmth of his bed.
Every night, my body and soul screamed for more.
I’d return and share things I’d never shared with any other man.
I feared if he ever discovered the real me, I’d be out of his life faster than a speeding bullet.
Shame forced me into silence, knowing this fairy tale wouldn’t last.
But I was in too deep to let go.
When that tragic day came and he discovered my truths, he also learned something else … that I was a survivor and I’d fight for what I wanted.
Him.
This is a full-length, stand alone, new adult contemporary romance USA Today bestselling author, A.M. Hargrove.
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Another AWESOME book by A.M. Hargrove. We first meet Reese in From Smoke To Flames. Even though we meet Reese in another book, Secret Nights is TOTALLY a 100% standalone. Reese was Pearson’s sponsor and I was VERY intrigued then what his story could be before I started reading this and boy did A. M. Hargrove deliver in Secret Nights!!!! Reese had a life of luxury and he was on his way to starring as a principal dancer for many years to come when he is attacked one night. After the attack, his life spiraled out of control and he lost his way. He was given a final ultimatum from his parents and in the end, he choose the right path. He is now a man who is in college and who is helping other addicts and making sure that no one else suffers like he did. When he comes across Skylar twice in one day and saves her….they strike up a beneficial relationship and feelings are quickly involved between them. Reese looks into her past and finds out what she does for a living which he is quick to judge and breaks her heart. He sson realizes that he has made a mistake and he works to fix it. Their love story is not an easy one, but it ends up being REALLY beautiful. I TOTALLY loved Secret Nights!!!! I highly recommend this.
I received an advanced copy and I voluntarily left a review.
If you’ve read From Smoke to Flames you have met Reese and some of the secondary characters. However, this book is a standalone and it is 100% worth the read.
Reese and Skylar’s stories were beautiful, heartbreaking, sexy and emotional. It was so hard not to feel every ounce of pain these two characters felt and feel their struggles through loss and addiction. Life through them a lot of curveballs, but those curveballs also ended up bring these two together. They had instant chemistry. They got each other, they knew that they could be one to help the other through life.
This story blew my mind and A.M. Hargrove doesn’t disappoint with this story. This book does feature some series subjects and some may be triggers to people, but this book is raw, it is emotional but it is worth the read. If you want a light romance this isn’t one for you, don’t go into this expecting that.
I couldn’t put this story down. I was hooked from the very beginning. If I could rate this book more than 5 stars I absolutely would.
Wow!! Only a true talent like AM Hargrove can take a book with such tragic circumstances and turn it into a love story. Both Reece and Skylar’s spirits were so broken but they found love together, even healing together. I have to say that this book was a little heart-wrenching for my sensitive heart. I was starting to believe that while, Reece and Skylar undoubtedly love each other, they may not get their HEA at this point in their lives.
This book is an emotional roller coaster. So many times I found myself holding my breath and hoping for the best outcome. Both are in endless pain for different reasons, both looking for a love that will save them. AM Hargrove gave us an outstanding story that is grueling, beautiful, dirty hot, and will destroy you before she puts you back together. This is a story of two souls that, despite, or in spite of their circumstances found love, redemption, and a life they never could have imagined. I highly recommend everyone read Secret Nights!
I found this book captured me right from the beginning and an easy one sit reading. These characters each had their demons/issues and I loved how the opposites attracted in this story. I loved how strong and sweet of a character Skylar was despite her background and all her life had done. I love how this story included characters from the other stories and turned them into secondary characters but still kept the focus on these two. By no means do you need to read the other books in order to enjoy this story or follow it (but why wouldn’t you 🙂 )
This book has a lot of story line built into it and has an easy flow
Yay!!! We finally get Reese’s story! This is a book that I was hoping we would get and then this surprise came and it made my day. If you have read previous books in this series you probably remember the name (if not it’s a complete standalone so jump right in).
This amazing story is told in dual POV and both Reese and Skyler’s story will leave you emotionally scarred but in a beautifully tragic way. Your heart will break at the details of their lives but you will want to hope so hard for it to work out. Their story was not easy and had many ups and downs but I really enjoyed how these two never gave up; not on themselves or each other.
If books with strong characters, haunting pasts, bedrooms scenes that will have you squirming in your seat and a writing style that will have you hooked from page one; then this should be your next read! You will not be disappointed!
Wow – she does it again!!! A.M. Hargrove knows how to write tough subjects. This story is so beautiful and sad. The strength of these characters just stole my heart. They both dealt with so much pain but the chance encounter of their meeting changes everything. I cried, I cheered, I screamed and I loved. It’s a great read you won’t want or be able to put down!!!
oh my god!!!!!!!! As soon as it landed on my kindle I jumped right on it. Guess what? it was one of the best books I’ve ever read. This 6 star masterpiece consumed my mind, body and soul.
For those who have read From Smokes to Flames, well Reese the counsellor in that story now he has his own to tell. Reese was not always an addict. A night changes everything for him. Skylar is living a life she doesn’t want any part of. She’s on survival mode. Reese can’t seem to stay away from her. He’s still battling his own demons.
This story was raw, intense and an emotional roller coaster ride. This is one ride I’m glad i took with this story. I was hooked from the very first page read to the very last one. I pretty much read it in one sitting. The level of writing was astonishing. Trust me I have loved all of this authors stories so far but Secret Nights is my new favourite.
What I look for in an amazing story are the characters and these ones of my favourites. They made feel so much. I literally had goose bumps while ready it. An amazing storyline that sucked me in so deep that I had a difficult to crawl out of. It’s addicting, entertaining and captivating. Bottomline this is a 2019 must read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS STORY.
Talk about a steamy story with well developed characters to get your heart going. Reese and Skylar are characters you will relate to and root for. There are so many emotions you experience while reading from tears to frustrations to utter joy. Each word this A.M. Hargrove writes is simply phenomenal and beautiful. A must read for all the feels and positivity.
* A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review *
HOLY WOW!!!! This book was AMAZING!! Such a raw, gritty, emotional and heartfelt story about addictions.
If you have read From Smoke to Flames by A.M. Hargrove, then you have met Reese. But if you haven’t Secret Nights can be read as a complete standalone. This book is a companion to the other book. I doesn’t matter what order these books are read in. The only thing is if you read From Smoke to Flames first, which is what I did, then when you read Secret Nights, you will recognize some of the secondary characters.
Secret Nights blew my mind. I absolutely LOVED this story and the characters. I was sucked in right from the start and to be on honest I didn’t want this story to end. It is told in Dual POV and I thought the flow and pace of the story worked perfectly. I will warn readers that this book does focus on some serious subjects. Addiction being the main one and what people and loved ones go through when trying to break an addiction. But there are some other situations that Skylar had to endure that might be some triggers for readers as well. Just know going into this book that it isn’t a light and fluffy read. It is real, raw and at times pretty gritty.
In this story we follow the journey of Reese and Skylar. I don’t want to say much about the storyline, because this is a story the readers need to experience for themselves. What I will say is that this is an opposites attract story. You’ll understand why I say that once you read the story. I loved both Reese and Skylar so much!!! Both characters were rough around the edges but they both have extremely large hearts. I was so glad we got to see Reese’s story. He intrigued me so much in From Smoke to Flames.
I would 100% recommend this book to all readers. This was such an amazing story of overcoming ones demons. It’s also a story of redemption and love. This should be on everyones TBR list!!!
5 Stars are not enough. Please make sure when you read this book you have nothing else in your schedule as you will not want to put it down. it was definitely an all nighter. Reese and Skylar come into each others lives in a chance encounter and it changes everything. For Reese it is someone to help and save and for Skylar it is someone who sees the real her under all of the baggage and contempt. They both had overcome hurdles and it broke them both down, but their strength they find in each other that makes all the difference. Devastatingly beautiful on so many levels. A.M. Hargrove has released a masterpiece that the reader cannot help but fall in love with and end up as a better person after reading it.
Another smashing book from A.M Hargrove. Secret Nights was hot, sexy and devastatingly beautiful to read.
Reese and Skylar are from opposite sides of the track. Reese grow up with everything and had a very promising Ballet career ahead of him but from a young age Skylar was forced into selling herself to feed her mother’s drug habit.
When life take a cruelly unexpected turn for them both they find a strength in each other, but with the life’s they have both lead to they really stand a chance at finding happiness.
A great story that will pull you into it’s depth that comes highly recommended.