Welcome to Summerville…Arissa Haywood, editor of the popular Southern Charm magazine, is looking to get out of the rat race of Charleston so moves to the quirky town of Summerville. When a move-in disaster brings the sexy sheriff Hank Weathers to her door, she knows she’s made the right move. Hank Weathers can’t deny the attraction to the beauty who just moved into his quiet town, but he’s … town, but he’s been there before…a city girl trying to live in the country. He’s not going down that road again, but the attraction is too hard for them to ignore.
They jump feet first into a whirlwind romance. As the intensity of their relationship grows, Arissa begins to find discrepancies about Hank. Without his knowledge, she starts digging deeper into his past, aided by the Summerville Bells, the rowdy and provocative southern ladies who know everything about everyone in town.
When Arissa uncovers a shocking skeleton in the Weathers’ closet, she quickly learns that some secrets are best left hidden.
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Holy crap on a cracker I loved this book!!! LA and Anthony are magic writing together, and Secrets is proof of that!! Arissa has had enough of big city living and decides to move to the small town of Summerville wanting to get away from the rat race in Charleston. Summerville is quite the town with some “unique” characters, oh and let’s not forget HOT sheriff Hank *sigh*…I’m not gonna say much more, there is soooo much going on with this book, I am saying to EVERYONE….GET THIS BOOK!!! it will keep you on the edge of your seat till the very end!!
Wow! Wow! Wow! What an incredible collaboration between Anthony Dwayne & LA Fiore. An amazing storyline and great characters. Full of humor, sexual tension and lots of small town drama.
I found the story to be a bit long, but I did enjoy the journey to Hank’s enlightenment (even though it was not all happy) regarding his family and life. Arissa was honest and open, yet fit right in with the characters of Summerville. And characters there were aplenty in this town. Scenes between Arissa and Hank were hot, and the entire town were open about what they witnessed. This was a very entertaining story, worth of some smiles, laughs, and a few tears. I recommend this story.
I received a copy of this story through Enticing Journey Book Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
Arissa is fed up with the rat race of big city living and decides to move into a small quirky town, when on the very first day the sexy sheriff Hank comes to her rescue. The chemistry between these two is explosive, however gossip and small-town logistics cause Arissa to want to uncover some secrets. This is a wonderful collaboration of author’s who have done an outstanding job in penning this tale, and I cannot wait to read more from them in the future. This story is filled with secrets, gossip, and emotion which all lead to a heartfelt and all-consuming tale. I recommend this for all readers.
Another fantastic collaboration between Anthony Dwayne and LA Fiore.
Heartfelt and brimming with emotions, this small town romance stood on a class of its own!
The story flowed seamlessly as hot Sheriff Hank and spunky magazine editor Arissa can’t get enough of their insta-attraction. She moves to Summerville to get away from the never ending rat race of big city living.
Arissa never imagined what she would discover in her new town! More importantly, I never imagined how this story evolved and developed!! But something doesn’t feel right, and Summerville is not all southern charm and peaceful bliss!
This “secret,” who held it and why, gave the story a haunting suspenseful twist that had me flying through the pages.
I did not suspect that!!
Summerville may have been a small sleepy town, but it has some unique details that hence gives the title Secrets.
In fact, the towns people including Arissa are cray cray in the things they do! What she did with Phoebe? Priceless!
Then you have the town Belles and I wanna be friends with women like them especially Hya!
The characters were unique and likable, even the secondary ones. The chemistry and banter between Arissa and Hank was delicious.
Great read to escape with during vacation or simply any time!
I hope and pray these 2 authors continue to give us more of their great stories!
4.5 stars!
Southern Belles, dirty old men, escape-artist cats, and love-sick chickens? Welcome to the South. Secrets by L.A. Fiore and Anthony Dwayne was a splendid story that takes place in Summerville, South Carolina. If you have never been to a small southern town then reading this will give a glimpse of what it’s kind of like. I grew up in the south and totally understood the gossip and small-town mentality. I laughed at the antics of the town folk the and the all-day day-drinking and just loved the whole story. The southern heat has nothing on Hank and Arissa and the love they find. 5-stars for Secrets by L.A. Fiore and Anthony Dwayne
Arissa Haywood wanted out of the city and Summerville seemed like the perfect place to settle. Arissa just didn’t know what brand of crazy that Summerville had to offer. First day in town and Arissa gets to meet the town sheriff Hank Weathers and the sparks are flying which is dangerous since there is water on the floor. Slow and steady might win the race but hot and heavy is the attraction between Arissa and Hank and they can’t slow things down if they tried. Little snippets of information keep finding their way to Arissa, information that leads her to believe that Hank has a secret. Arissa knows that secrets have a way of coming out eventually and when she finds out Hank’s she just hopes that it isn’t one that will tear them apart.
I was lost in the town of Summerville. It was such a quaint town and the people were definitely quirky! The town was as much of a character as the others. I was immediately lost in Arissa’s story. She was looking for a change, getting out of the grind. And two things she didn’t expect were the Summerville Belles and Hank Weathers. I loved how the small town embraced her and the attraction and pull between Hank and Arissa. I found myself smiling, laughing and feeling throughout this book. I knew this book had secrets and I thought I knew, but there was more than what I expected. I liked that Arissa had a backbone and Hank’s best interest in mind. I didn’t want to put this book down!
A great collaboration between these two authors to create an amazing story. Awesome characters and a story that doesn’t quit. Couldn’t put it down!! Loved it!!
LA Fiore and Anthony Dwayne are the perfect Yin to each others Yang! What a wild ride. Their story flowed effortlessly together with every punch. A world built upon lies can crumble so quickly. Loved this story and both of these authors. I was eagerly awaiting this book and it was like a grand finale at a fireworks display. !! Your heart beating rapidly with every boom.
Gotta love this book, the mystery, deceit, secrets along with the steamy hotness between Hank and Arissa is great, secondary characters are a hoot, once you start this read it was hard to put down! I definitely will buy this book in paperback for my collection.
Hank and Arissa’s story is beautifully written. They are such great characters! Hank is the sheriff of the unique and crazy small town Summerville. He is handsome, sexy, sweet, and caring. I loved him! Arissa, editor of the popular Southern Charm magazine, is lovely, smart, and supportive. They are perfect together. They share an instant attraction and a sizzling chemistry. The storyline has it all: fun and sweet, with suspense, and filled with gossips, intrigue, secrets, and drama. There is a lot going on in this story. The cast of supporting characters is impressively well developed. Some are really intriguing. I love L.A. Fiore and Anthony Dwayne’s writing, and together they are truly amazing. I enjoyed it, and I highly recommend it.
“What a ride! Secrets was a whirlwind of emotions. Between the numerous moments and the dots of mystery and suspense this story was an unexpected ride that I absolutely adored. Talking about liking let me tell you that I never expected to fall hard for sheriff Hank. He was hot and sexy but when Arissa and him were together wow thing got pretty intense. I loved how he treated her. I highly recommend you this book.”
This book at first confused me because of all the different characters that “talked”. However, the more I read the easier it got and the more I enjoyed it.
Arissa is wanting a change of pace in life and moves to Summerville from Charleston. This change is what she always dreamed of. While it takes a little to get used to because of the pace being different and also the people, she loves the change.
Hank is the sheriff of Summerville. He is also wanted by most women, young and old, in town. He is a true Alpha male, with his looks and attitude. He is willing to help and do just about anything for those in his town.
However, what happens when he starts to go after what he wants, which is Arissa? Will they be able to survive the secrets that are found? Will the town’s people be able to help uncover the secrets or should they be left alone?
Once I got use to all the characters having their own voice I really enjoyed this book. I laughed at many of the antics of the Bellas. There were also times when my heart broke for the characters.
This is my first time reading one of the books that L.A. Fiore & Dwayne Anthony have teamed up on and I devoured Secrets! Hank and Arissa’s story was sweet and mysterious and had a charming cast of characters that could only be found in a small town.
I adored Arissa. Her need for something simpler. Quieter. And how she struck out on her own to make it happen. But it didn’t take long for her new home to start throwing messes her way. It also brought the handsome sheriff, Hank to her front porch. Ohhhhhh Hank! Dutiful and dedicated to his town.
I loved the instant attraction between Arissa and Hank. The sharp witty banter. How they couldn’t seem to escape the silly antics of the other townsfolk to get some time alone together. They fell hard and fast, but not everyone was happy about it. In fact, one particular someone seemed to have their own motive for trying to force them apart.
Arissa wasn’t about to walk away that easily. She was going to fight for what she wanted. And she wanted a future with Hank. What she wasn’t ready for was the crazy and twisted can of worms she would uncover. Holy wow- I knew something was off but I had no idea it was that! And caught in the middle was Hank and Arissa’s relationship.
I can’t tell you how absolutely riveted I was by Secrets. L.A. Fiore and Anthony Dwayne created a town in Summerville that I could picture clear as day. But it was the romance between Arissa and Hank that kept hooked. It was sweet and funny, steamy and honest. And they had to fight and fight hard for it, even with each other at times. But let me tell you, that ending left me with the biggest smile on my face. Fingers crossed I get to go back to this small town soon!
I just loved this story! Small town charm, crazy antics, laughs, and a little mystery. The chemistry between Hank and Arissa is hot, and you can feel the connection between them. I loved the characters, and the tight knit community of Summerville. You can feel the small town vibe, with everything going on, as well as the teases, and laughs. The Belles are great, and Hya is hilarious.
Anthony and L.A. are a fantastic writing team. I always enjoy reading what they wrote, and they never disappoint. I pray that they get to share more stories with us. If you like small towns, shenanigans, a little mystery, and some heat, I highly recommend this book.
Secrets is a fun romance fused with humor and a touch of mystery and suspense.
There are so many colorful characters it’s hard to choose a favorite. The townspeople keep the sexy sheriff on his toes and all the women try to find ways to get his attention. Even the hens and cats lol. ( I would have loved a cat wrangling scene lol)
When Arissa moves from Charleston to Summerville For a quiet life she never dreams of the people she meets, especially the sexy sheriff.
But someone in town has it out for Arissa and wants her to leave, what Secrets does some in Summerville have that can ruin everything?
This is a very cute story. Very fun to read, the town and it’s inhabitants intriguing. I adored the Belles and liked the little touch at the end. I will say it also very very hot.
For me the story started a bit slow and the constant POV change slowed me down but about halfway through the mystery started showing, the pace picked up and I really got into the story.
So who was my favorite character? Hard to say but Hya was right up there with the chicken lol!
If you like men in uniform, great settings, funny characters, lots of romance, humor and hot sex this is for you!