This series is a spinoff of the Bruised Series.Baltimore Detectives Dee Quarter and Connie Wilks spring into action when a woman is strangled to death. The investigation immediately leads to Dee’s ex, Grayson, who still wants her. As if Grayson isn’t enough to deal with, the case brings Dee to Jonathan Wild, the leader of a cult called The Circle. The charismatic Jonathan is unlike any man Dee’s … charismatic Jonathan is unlike any man Dee’s ever met and his interest in the feisty cop goes beyond the case, threatening Dee’s romance with Winston Lewis.
Dee loves Winston with all her heart and despite curiosity for Jonathan, she refuses to get sucked in, but Dee doesn’t know Jonathan plans to make her a member of The Circle whether she likes it or not.
While juggling her love for Winston and intrigue toward Jonathan, Dee fights to solve the case, but will she lose herself in the process?
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This is the 1st book in The Stripped series. This is a Romantic Suspense novel and is 398 pages in length. This story follows Dee, a detective in Baltimore, as she tries to solve a murder. The trail leads to Grayson, her ex, but also to Jonathan, who is the leader of a cult. Both men want her, but she is currently in a relationship with Winston, who she loves dearly. But she is intrigued with Jonathan, who also wants to make her part of his cult. This one has just enough action and romance to suck you in and next thing you know you have finished the book and it is in the wee hours of the morning!
This is the first book from this author that I have read. I was surprised to learn that she has written over 100 top bestsellers and wondered how I had missed out on her books. I can say that I look forward to reading those others as I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I found it to be very interesting and full of intrigue and suspense. There was also plenty of romance as well and I love that she didn’t go overboard with the romantic details to take away from the suspense. I couldn’t put this book down once I read the first chapter. My only regret is that I did realize it was a spinoff from another series written by the author that I hadn’t read, and I do think that would have benefitted me and given me more knowledge going into this story. So, I highly suggest that you read that before starting this one. In fact, I am going to go back and read those and then re-read this one again. Great book!
Y’all, I’m SO invested in this story! I’ve never read a story like this before and I’m just as conflicted about who I want Dee to be with as she is! Winston is the sweet safe choice, Johnathan is the intelligent cult leader, and Grayson is the eccentric writer; all great choices in their own way and all totally into Dee. All this relationship drama while solving a murder!
I can’t say more without giving spoilers but this is a must read!
Stripped is the first book in the Stripped series by Stacy Deanne. This is my first book by this author and it will not be my last. The story has a suspenseful romantic feel to it. The characters are fully developed and complicated. This story is about Dee and Connie, two detectives in Baltimore who were put on a case of a strangled woman. The suspect in the murder is Dee’s ex, Grayson. As Dee was investigating the murder she was introduced to Jonathan. This is where the story gets interesting. Will Dee find the murderer? Will Dee start a relationship with Jonathan? I highly recommend reading this book to find the answers to these questions and more.
Stripped (Stripped Series #1) by Stacy-Deanne
4-stars
This is the first book of the Stripped Series and my first book by this author but it won’t be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed this story from beginning until end. There was plenty of drama, mystery, steamy moments, intriguing characters and of course a great storyline.
I enjoyed the way the author wrote with so much detail making it easy to picture everything playing out in my mind, it made for a highly entertaining read. I look forward to reading more from this author in the near future!
I have always been a big fan of murder mystery novels, but this one truly hooked me, seriously. The writing itself was so well done, I have words to simply put how good this novel was to read and basically get lost in.
This most defiantly will not be my last by this author, but it is my first. I am so happy I got a hold of this book and lost myself in the story. It was indeed a well worth read for sure!
One of the main characters, Dee, was a strong and someone really commendable. She was also a detective. Quite frankly, I will say she was very good at her job. She knew how to do it and do it well. She was strong in the mind and body and had great intuition as well. As the story starts to take off, there’s a murder case with her partner whom is named Connie. A person named Autumn has been murdered. Ok easy work for our Dee right? With all that said, what happens when she gets a murder case and the main suspect just happens to be her ex she thought she was over, but strength of her own heart speaks other wise?
As well as the whole thing of dealing with Grayson, she had Winston. Someone good for her I felt upon reading. You could tell he cared greatly and was a safe pick. Question of the matter though wash e too safe? Yes, there was a big love triangle and it goes deep into your soul more than I ever thought…I at this point never expected the triangle to go the way it did..to say it went crazy is a understatement, it went down a path I never saw coming. Honestly it made me love this book so much more!
Grayson was a suspect. Dee had trouble coming to terms that he would commit this murder. Herself and her partner Connie, decide to go forth and see what the next prime suspect Johnathan can give them for answers. Johnathan was a character to say the least. He was everything Dee shouldn’t want, but truly did with all of her mind, soul, and most defiantly her mind. He ran sex group, more like group of people having lots of sex. It was extremely unpredicted on my part and very twisted. And this made me dive in deeper to the story and the characters itself.
She was going through a lot. She had a history with her ex whom was a prime suspect. Winston who treated her good and loved her very much. A well as Johnathan who was a dark and twisted in the sense of what he could bring, but yet she wanted him so bad, but could allowing herself to be with Johnathan basically be the end of herself to what she knew? Perhaps what he shows her is so desirable that in every right aspect of her mind, she wanted basically what she knew she should never dare to consider?
I read on, and the story just got better and better. When Connie and Dee finished the case for the strangling of dear Autumn everything made sense in the end. I was a bit off with the sum up of the investigation, but it was what got me to the end of the book with twists as the dark creepy sense with the cult as well as the steamy moments it gave even when the characters did not need to touch each other to scream hot sexiness’.
The author was amazing with their writing skill. They made a story that was different from anything I have read. I loved it with a passion ! Maybe it was a curiosity that I had that wanted more, and when I got a bit of it, I still wanted more. I had such a good experience reading it. I will be reading more by this author and this was a rare treat that I can not recommend enough. Read this and you will have no regrets. Again to say simply, the book was amazing and writing blew be away. Loved it!
Connie’s , Dee working on a case Autumn death. She shocked to find an ex maybe involved with this murder. She has a great way of getting twist and turns into the story that never knew who the murderer was until it was revealed at the end of the book it gave me a shock. The time to cult shocked me but was well thought out and written in the correct Manor.
Dee is involved in a missing case that intertwines her current man, her past man and a cult leader who is a suspect. Toss in a partner that she doesn’t like and you have a book with some definite drama and a tough officer. Dee is just coming back after burying her father so the whole case of who killed the cult member opens her up for easy seduction. Jonathan, the cult leader, tries almost every way possible to seduce her into the cult by using her need for family that can love her. Thankfully, Dee realizes that she has people who do care for her that pull her out. Alas, this is book 1 so it will leave you hanging…. I’m going to be eagerly awaiting book 2 to find out what happens. Can Winston hang on to her? Or will Jonathan take her away. Highly recommend.
Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne is a romantic suspense book
When a lady is strangled to death, Baltimore Detectives Dee Quarter and Connie Wilks get into action. The inquiry quickly leads to Dee’s ex-boyfriend Grayson, who is still after her. As if dealing with Grayson wasn’t enough, the investigation leads Dee to Jonathan Wild, the head of a group known as The Circle. Jonathan is unlike any guy Dee has ever encountered, and his attraction to the fiery policeman extends beyond the case, endangering Dee’s relationship with Winston Lewis. Dee adores Winston and, despite her curiosity about Jonathan, she refuses to be drawn in. However, Dee is unaware that Jonathan intends to make her a member of The Circle, whether she likes it or not. Dee strives to solve the case while managing her love for Winston and her curiosity about Jonathan, but will she lose herself in the process?
I loved this story and the concept of it as well. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the first book that I have read from this author, I cant wait to read more.
I found this interesting because it mentioned cults. This book had me entranced. I finished it in one day. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series. There’s some about temptation in here that is quite realistic.
This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. I usually don’t read murder mystery but this author has me hooked to this series. This is the first book of the Stripped series and I could not get enough. This author drew me into these characters right from the start and I can’t wait to see what will happen next.
Detective Dee Quarter just got assigned to a murder mystery. She and her partner have to find out who strangled this very beautiful woman. Dee is shocked when her case finds that her ex boyfriend might be involved. She also has another possible lead to a Cult leader Jonathan. Dee is very intrigued by Jonathan but she has a guy that loves her dearly. She is there to solve a case but Dee is curious about this new life she has seen. Will Dee solve and find the killer or will they find her first?
Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne is book 1 in the stripped series and also my first read by this author and i was not disappointed. I Really enjoyed reading about the characters in this book. I Really Enjoyed Detectives Dee Quarter. When Detective Dee runs into her ex Grayson Paul ohhh boy. I really like the connection dee has with Winston they are my favorite. I look forward to reading more books by Stacy-Deanne. Thank you for the wonderful read It really kept me wanting more.
This is the first book in the Stripped Series and wow what a start. I loved it and read the whole thing in one sitting. I just couldn’t put it down.
It’s a story about murder with a romance and psychological twist to it. I love how strong our leading lady Dee is. But with all the mind games even she isn’t immune to the thought of a perfect carefree life.
When Dee and Connie are tasked to solve the murder of a young woman called Amber it takes them on a wild ride leading them into the arms of a cult.
The story has so many twists and turns that I never knew who the murderer was until it was revealed at the end of the book. The book also leaves the opening for the second book. And I have a feeling we haven’t seen the last of our mind game playing cult leader Johnathan. I have a feeling he’s not finished with Dee just yet.
3.5 stars
Dee and Connie are detectives trying to solve a murder but will an interaction with The Circle be the key they need to solve the murder but can Dee come out of the investigate intact.
Detectives Connie and Dee have been tasked to solving the murder of a woman but when the investigate turns to Jonathan Wild life gets a bit difficult for Dee as Jonathan has his eyes on her to recruit to The Circle but there is a twist Dee has a boyfriend in Winston and her Ex- Boyfriend is on her case also declaring his love to her, who will she choose.
I enjoyed the story to a point, I think it would have be better is I had read the other series which this is a spin off too, that may have given me more of a understanding of the characters and a better insight into the world they live in. Although with that said it did not distract from the story and the mystery which lay within the core.
I have to admit that the murder investigate was a bit predictable but this did not distract from the story. I will go back to the original series to get a better understanding of the characters before reading the next book within this series, but overall the characters were well developed and the secondary characters enhanced the story.
Can’t wait to read the next book.
Stripped is book one in the Stripped series by Stacy-Deanne. There was a lot happening in this story, and at times I was a little lost. Stripped is the first book I have read from this author. I found the writing to be fast paced, energetic and full of, well everything. There was suspense, drama, interesting yet mysterious characters, and more than I have time to mention. The characters mostly were relatable. Some I Liked, some not so much. But all that aside, the story was well written, easy to escape into, and kept the interest and intensity at top level all the way through. A well thought out romantic suspense that was loaded with excitement and spirit. 4 stars.
What is there to say? Stripped(Stripped Series book 1) by Stacy-Deanne was interestingly captivating, a story about a murder with a forbidden fruit sub-plot.
We meet Dee, a Baltimore homicide detective, who just recently partnered with her least favorite person in the precinct Connie.
Unfortunately for Dee, the case Connie and her responded to involves her ex Grayson Paul as a prime suspect. Grayson Paul being in her life once again puts a strain on her current relationship with Winston. Dee dealing with that strain finds herself drawn to the next suspect on the list, Jonathan Wild.
When Dee and Connie go to visit his compound, Jonathan makes it his mission to get Dee to join The Circle aka his family. Once Jonathan is able to get Dee alone she struggles with her attraction to his life and world. Jonathan being a forbidden fruit she knows is completely wrong for her but can’t stay away.
A page turner in its own right, you want to know what Dee will do next. Will she fight for her relationship with Winston? Will she give into Jonathan’s advances and manipulation? Will she be able to see clearly enough, to break the case Connie and herself are working? Is Grayson responsible for Autumn’s demise? Did her past involvement with Jonathan become her undoing? All that and so many more questions will have you unwilling to put the book down till you have your answers.
Trust me when I say you will get sucked in till the very end, as if Jonathan himself is manipulating you to see the story through.
It will not disappoint!
Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne. This is my first book by this author but for sure won’t be my last. Its the story of Dee Quarter and Connie Wilks who are Baltimore Detectives and new partners. Dee is brought back around to her ex Grayson who is still very much interested in her when she and Connie are called to work on a murder case. She is very happy with Winston her now boyfriend and she doesn’t want to do anything to mess that up but when she is forced to meet Johnathan who is the leader of a Cult called The Circle she ends up getting mixed feelings between Johnathan and Winston. The Circle is a group of women that live and look up to Johnathan. Johnathan is determined to bring Dee on board of the circle. Will Dee lose to Johnathan and end up being a victim and will she lose the love of her life Winston because of this crazy cult. This is a great read about a “Sex” cult and the detective that is determined to shut them down.
3.5 stars
Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne is a romantic suspense story. It is full of intrigue, murder, and mayhem. I had trouble fully connecting to some of the characters. Being a spin off series I really should have started with the original series Bruised first. It would have rounded the characters out more and would have given me a better in sight to them. Some things were a little predictable but overall, it was an interesting and enjoyable read.
I look forward to reading more from Stacy-Deanne.
Stripped
By Stacy-Deanne
4 stars
Stripped is the first book that I have read by this author and overall, I really enjoyed it. The story was really interesting and I enjoyed getting to know that characters. The synopsis sounded exciting when I first read it and there were parts of the story that definitely lived up to my expectations. There was a good amount of suspense running through the story and some romance thrown in as well. I think Dee is one of those characters you either love or hate and it did take me some time to warm up to her I have to admit but by the end I was enjoying reading about her.
I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series and more from this author again in the future.
3.5 Stars
Stripped is the first book in the Stripped series by Stacy Deanne. This is the first book by Stacy Deanne that I have read, so I was curious by what I might find. The blurb intrigued me- and I love all things romantic suspense, so I happily snapped up a copy and jumped right in.
This is an interesting story full of intrigue, suspense, a cult, a creepy factor, murder, drama, spice, and plenty of mystery. I discovered that this is a spin-off from a previous series, and I really wished I had known that before diving into this book. Even though this could be read as a standalone, I am left wondering if reading the other series first before starting on this one would have enhanced my reading experience of this book and help to fill in some of the background and a few questions I had. I will be going back to explore the other series to find out what happens there and to see if it makes a difference here.
The story was quite gripping and intense at times, with a great ‘mystery’ to unravel- but I do feel that the story lost momentum and the flow lagged at times, but thankfully that didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the book.
I am looking forward to Book Two, but in the meantime, I am off to check out the Bruised series and compare notes.
Thank you, Stacy-Deanne!