From WSJ and USA Today bestseller Vivian Wood comes this white-hot forbidden romance.My dirty little secret… every girl in a fifty-mile radius.
But this kid sister is all grown up… and she’s in the bedroom next to mine. We’re both on the Morgan estate for our own reasons; she’s got ambitions, I’ve got secrets in my past.
She’s my full-blown obsession. I wonder how she’d moan if I took her in the woods, against a tree. I think about how she’d sound when she breathlessly whispered my name.
There’s a past between us. There are people standing in our way. Will we be able to leave it all behind us in order to find happiness?
This is a standalone romance full of secrets, lies, emotions, and steamy sex.
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4.5 stars
This story is the second in the series and runs along with the timeline for book 1. I liked the story line, the whole unrequited love thing is a favourite of mine, so I was really excited to get into it. I really enjoyed Aiden and Olivia together. They burned hot, and also at times, were quite sweet towards one another.
I loved Aiden’s possessiveness! I can’t help it, but possessive guys who get all growly and mad when another man is around their girl is total swoon material for me, so I loved that side of Aiden. He was also lost, and Olivia grounded him in a way no one else could.
Olivia is a sweetheart, but when needed she could stick up for herself. I liked her character and thought she was the perfect match for Aiden.
This book was a great read, I definitely can not wait to see what this author has in store for me next.
This is my voluntary arc review
My first time to try Vivian Wood and it was extremely enjoyable! A slow burn that led to a lot of revelations!
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Neither one of them understood people’s appeal towards anything religious that just wasn’t apart of there lives.
However much the truth hurt their mom was slipping away from them and all the could do was stand there and watch.
There dad was a dead beat and a mean monster and he really glad not to see him.
Yet it was his own mom who destroyed his world and igniting an anger deep inside him he couldn’t control.
Olivia had high hopes for her new position she really needed the experience.
The last thing she ever expected was to run into her older brother’s best friend and the guy I had a the biggest crush on.
Aiden was still bitter over many things his job for one and of course his mom and her parting words to him.
Olivia really enjoyed her new job she could believe some of the old books they were treasures in need of a little love.
Aiden wasn’t sure he heard right at first but no he had an that word was now stuck In his head.
Olivia should have realized her own brother had said something to Aiden which really he needed to mind his own life instead of hers.
He knew he was fighting a losing battle that as time went by he wasn’t sure he wanted to win.
And then he fell with the most beautiful woman in the world.
Yet I felt like I was being turn and crushed by my own thoughts.
But I’m not willing to walk away from her either and once our siblings show up things just keep on getting more complicated.
I wanted her like my next breathe but I know what she expects me to declare myself to the last person who’ll think I’m worthy of her.
Interesting to note how a parent treats a child can flow to the perception of how to live. If you are continually knocked down, there will be no confidence. With help from her he was able to knock down those feelings and realize himself for his true self.
I won this book in a Facebook giveaway.
Although it is the ‘sequel’, it runs concurrently in the timeline of Dirty Little Heart. I love this forbidden romance trope so I had high hopes of this book. Thankfully Vivian Wood met them all.
This book is adorable. There’s just enough angst to keep you going. Aiden and Olivia do everything right for the forbidden best friend-little sister trope. Aiden watches from afar until he breaks his own promise and sleeps with her. He’s loyal to Grayson to the end though (kinda), since as he’s breaking his promise, he’s also telling her it’s a summer fling and nothing more. Olivia has had a crush on him forever and being with him is a dream come true for her.
In the background of this book, Aiden is in location for his own personal reasons. There’s a bit of a family drama story happening in the background. Although interesting, I think there wasn’t enough weight put to it as I was not at all curious as to what was occurring with it. When those scenes came up, they annoyed me for dragging the book on longer.
Aiden is claimed to be a playboy but we don’t really see it; just hear about it. I found this incredibly annoying. The author called him one simply for drama when in reality it played no part to the story or the depth of the character. It was something that was just there.
I feel for Olivia. Everytime she got one step further with him, he pushed them back two. When he claimed to tell Grayson, he would back down last moment. For a woman wanting a commitment, and one being just a grip away, she’s frustrated. I was frustrated for her!
Good book. Enjoyed much more than Dirty Little Heart. I am interested in the teacher-student romance coming up in Dirty Little Thing with Carter. A different side of that character will be great.
I am in love with Olivia and Aiden. They captured my attention and my heart! Their chemistry is blistering hot! Their story kept me reading till I had read the last word. I had to know would best friend status or love conquer these two. Can Aiden resist his desire and love for Olivia now? Time just disappears as you read. Highly recommend this book and the others by this author. I can not wait for the next book!!! I am voluntarily leaving my review after reading an advance copy of the book from the author.
Loved this story! A secret best friends little sister romance with a fair bit or drama but an absolutely amazing story
An absolute must read
LOVE AIDEN AND OLIVIA
We met and fell in love with Aiden and Olivia, in Dirty Little Heart, and we felt the fire even then….We wanted their story, and Vivian Wood delivered….They’re chemistry is off the charts and their backstories just layered those characters… this book is a good one…
Aiden and Olive meet at the Morgan resedence – non of them aware of the others job there.
Both have been looking at each other for so many years. Will there finally be something more than looks, despite Grayson’s threath…?
I loved their story.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this story.
If you read Kiss Me Again then you know Aiden is Grayson’s best friend and Olivia is Grayson’s little sister. Olivia has had a crush on Aiden for years but he tried to avoid her because of his friendship with Grayson. Now that they are adults there’s a spark that ignites and they can’t deny their feelings anymore. This is a forbidden romance with chemistry that is off the charts hot. A well written story filled with drama, angst, emotion, steam and an unexpected twist make this a great read.
I absolutely loved Aiden and Olivia. I was blown away with all that Aiden went through growing up. I thought Grayson had it bad. It was nothing compared to Aiden. The connection Olivia and Aiden have was so intense. She really saw who he was deep down and wanted to help him anyway she could. Both have been attracted to one another for years and because of his friendship with Olivia’s brother Grayson neither voiced or acted on the attraction. Until now. Aiden learns of a secret from his mother and sets out to find out if it is true. Olivia has just landed dream job sorting out the records of a prominent family close to where her brother and Aiden work. Little does she know Aiden has been hired as the handyman at the same estate. The two try to stay out of each others way at the beginning but soon find it hard to do so. They become close while working together. Olivia is a strong woman and lets Aiden know that her brother does not control or have a say in what she does. Aiden has secrfets and a past that makes him feel unworthy of Olivia at times. He can’t deny his feelings for her though. The two eventually give in and when they do their bond just grows stronger. The chemistry between them is so sexy and hot. I loved the way they are able to overcome everything in their path to an HEA. One of my favorite books by Ms Wood and I can not wait for Eve and Carter’s story. Looks like it promises to be another hit.
Best friend’s sister is off limits to manwhore Aiden. Olivia has been in love with Aiden for a very long time. They are taking a chance, getting together for a brief period, then can’t stop. There is a whole big side story of Aiden investigating family as Olivia is dealing with that family’s records. There is a lot on the line in more than one area. I love how the different books in the series intertwine, but can be standalone.
There is a whole will they won’t they vibe to Olivia and Aiden’s story. They both end up working under the same roof one because it’s an amazing opportunity the other because they have a secret to unveil. Olivia is Aiden’s best friends little sister what happens when they finally cave into temptation what will be left of Grayson and Aiden’s friendship. I think you will like what mysteries are uncovered in this book definitely a page turner …
Aiden had a less than idyllic childhood which affects his relationships with everyone in his life. He has no interest in love or relationships and the only person that he has allowed close is his best friend Grayson. Aiden is not about to jeopardize his relationship with him even if his sister inspires thoughts and feelings that he has never had for another woman.
Olivia has been attracted to her brother’s best friend Aiden for years but never thought he felt the same way. When they find themselves working for the same employer for the summer the chemistry between them ignites and what starts as a search for answers for Aiden after learning a devastating secret may just be the best thing to ever happen to him.
Hot chemistry, twists and so much emotion that will keep you entertained until the last page.
An emotionally charged intensely dramatic story that captures the joy of love if people are willing to embrace the possibilities. It’s not an easy or sweet journey, there is angst and tumult. I enjoyed following the story very much.
Dirty Little Secret was a steamy and angsty great read. From the start the chemistry between Olivia and Aiden sizzled off the pages and drew me in. I loved how Aiden’s growly and possessive nature came out as Olivia’s fun and sassy spirit held him enchanted. Things were definitely not the easiest for them and I enjoyed the bit of push and pull as they danced around what was growing between them. The family drama and unexpected twists added an intriguing new layer to their story making for one fun, steamy and heartwarming read.
I loved Aiden and Olivia’s story. The chemistry between them was great, their secret relationship, and other secrets in the book draws you in and makes it hard to put down. Although you don’t need to read the first book in this series I think its better if you do. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.
Oh my damn!!! Oh my damn!!! Forbidden romance has a new queen. Please bow and show some love to Vivian Wood. Aiden and Olivia is hot af. This book draws you in from beginning to end. Olivia is forbidden because she is his best friends little sister. You can’t help who you love. It is sexy, sensual, sexy, and emotionally satisfying. One click. You won’t regret it. It is told in different points of view, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a hea. I highly recommend this book.
Ahhh this was so good! Such a steamy, amgsty sexy book but also fillee with emotion.. I loved every minute of this book.
Grayson’s love story in Dirty Little Heart was the great beginning of these dirty little stories that turn out not to be so little and to have very good plots. In this one, we have Greyson’s best friend Aiden meeting up with Greyson’s little sister, Olivia, as they both take summer jobs at the Morgan Estate. Great Aunt Margret hires Aiden for handyman work and Olive as Archivist, and boy-oh-boy, are they surprised to see each other! Olive has been in love with Aiden since she was 8, but she thinks Aiden doesn’t see her. Actually, Aiden has constantly been warned off by Grayson. Why is Aiden here instead of at the National Park where he and Grayson work? His story had me in tears! Can’t wait for Aiden’s brother Carter and his sister Eve’s story coming next!