NOW A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER! From #1 New York Times Bestseller Vi Keeland, comes a new, sexy standalone novel.It was just a typical Monday.Until the big boss asked me to make the pitch for a prospective new client.After two years on shaky ground at work because of my screw up, an opportunity to impress the senior partners was just what I needed.Or so I … shaky ground at work because of my screw up, an opportunity to impress the senior partners was just what I needed.
Or so I thought…
Until I walked into the conference room and collided with the man I was supposed to pitch.
My coffee spilled, my files tumbled to the ground, and I almost lost my balance.
And that was the good part of my day.
Because the gorgeous man crouched down and looking at me like he wanted to eat me alive, was none other than my ex, Gray Westbrook.
A man who I’d only just begun to move on from.
A man who my heart despised–yet my body obviously still had other ideas about.
A man who was as charismatic and confident as he was sexy.
Somehow, I managed to make it through my presentation ignoring his intense stare.
Although it was impossible to ignore all the dirty things he whispered into my ear right after I was done.
But there was no way I was giving him another chance, especially now that he was a client
…was there?more
“…I want you to fight it. Fight it tooth and nail. It will make it that much better for both of us when you finally give in.”
Another charming and sexy SMASH HIT from one of my all time favorite authors in the genre! The more I read from Vi Keeland, the more I fall in love with her words, her hilarious and brilliant mind, and her amazing and unforgettable characters. Gray Westbrook is EVERYTHING you could ever want in a sexy, witty, and gorgeous hero. Layla Hutton is radiant, fierce, and beautiful…the perfect combination in a heroine and the absolute PERFECT mix for our guy Gray! Together, these two lit up the pages with their hilarious banter and their unstoppable chemistry. I couldn’t get enough! I was rooting for Gray from the very start and when Layla finally gave in…it was SEXY and MAGICAL!
Not only did Layla and Gray charm the hell out of me, the supporting characters in THE NAKED TRUTH captured my heart as well! From the comedic banter of Etta and the quick wit of Layla’s BFF Quinn, I couldn’t look away from the pages. These two rounded it all out to make one sweet cast and one FANTASTIC ROMANCE!
I just have to get this off my chest: I HATE the cover of this book. It’s awkward and pointless; I kept hoping there would be some big moment in the novel where it made sense, to no avail. Thankfully, the actual book far surpassed the cover art. The Naked Truth was fun and flirty, peppered with enough heavy subject matter to keep me invested in Layla and Gray’s story.
Layla and Gray were both fabulously strong characters. I found Gray’s raw honesty and commitment to never lie to Layla refreshing in a world where so many romance novels are predicated on lies of omission or miscommunication. They both had more than their share of reasons to be distrustful of everyone else, so the stark candor they practiced with each other was the only way they were able to navigate their way to a relationship.
The Naked Truth is one of the most unique second-chance romances I have ever read. Given the circumstances under which they first met and formed a relationship, they had an entire set of issues to overcome most couples don’t. Even after they overcame their strange beginning life continued to lob all kinds of curve balls at them. I loved that neither of them laid down and just took the beating they were given, and they both fought for what they needed on a personal level with grace and understanding.
The secondary characters in The Naked Truth were life. They added so much value to the story and gave us such a fascinating insight into the lives and hangups of both Layla and Gray, while still maintaining their places as standalone characters. Even the character I wanted to hate was so well-written I felt more compassion for them than I wanted to.
I wish the loose ends were more fully wrapped up. There were two subplots that felt like they were just forgotten about by the story ended and I would have loved to have seen some closure for them, especially since one of them was the impetus for most of the plot.
The Naked Truth is a complete standalone novel. The story is complete in a single novel. The book is written in dual first-person perspective, narrated by Layla and Grayson.
Vi Keeland always writes the swooniest book boyfriends. Grayson Westbrook is no exception. He’s so freaking dreamy and Lyla Hutton is one lucky fictional character.
With an unconventional start to their romance, they’ve had some time apart and The Naked Truth is the story of their second chance. With a couple twists and I didn’t see coming and a few bumps in the road, they give in to the push and pull that is their ever present and undeniable connection.
I don’t think there was ever a moment that Gray DIDN’T make me swoon. He was just so freaking perfect and everything I would expect from a a I Keeland novel. I just adore losing myself if her brand of steamy romance.
Another great VinKeeland novel!
Gray and Layla meet during an unusual set of circumstances and the chemistry is off the hook! They are both head strong, passionate and stubborn. I loved the character development with the characters. They were well written and I could feel their connection as I read the story. I loved the banter that they had and my goodness the bedroom scenes were off the chain, smoking hot!!! Gray has such a filthy mouth and I loved it so much! I really loved Layla for Gray because she was just what he needed. Layla was strong and took no mess but has such a wonderful heart.
I loved this book.
I loved Gray.
I loved Layla.
I loved Etta.
I loved Ripp.
And even Freckles.
So now that I got that out of the way. Can you tell I loved this book? It’s been a while since I’ve read a solo book written by Vi Keeland and she has reminded me of what I’ve been missing. I really enjoyed this story with Gray and Layla. The plot was very refreshing and even the “it” moment that I knew was happening still took me for a loop! I wasn’t expecting that at all and it honestly changed the whole dynamic of the story in a good way.
During these chapters my heart was racing and I honestly didn’t know what was going to happen. To say it was a rollercoaster of emotions is putting it lightly. And I loved how the drama wasn’t over the top. This whole story had such a realistic feel and I found myself easily relating to the characters and wanting them to win in the end.
As I stated it’s been a while since I’ve read a solo book by Keeland but I shall be moving her other books, that are sitting on my kindle to the top of my list.
A persistent man, a determined woman – it’s a wonder who’s going to win this game.
TRUTH. I can’t begin how to tell everyone how much I loved this book without spoiling it. This might be my favorite Vi Keeland ever! It is just difficult not to love Gray and Layla – and Freckles, and Etta. And a whole loads of characters in this novel.
TRUTH. Sometimes just as when we start to move on, the reason why we are moving on stares as right back in the face and slaps us with reality that he/she wants a second chance.
That’s what happened with Gray and Layla. Layla was finally moving on from the heartache that Gray caused. But now, he’s back in her life and she had no choice but to face him – since he is the new valued client of her firm.
TRUTH. Layla tried to stay away from him – to remain professional (she did try very hard), but Gray knew how to push her buttons. The more time they spent together, the truths begun to surface. But sometimes truth hurts – especially the ones that you didn’t see coming.
TRUTH. Strong heroine, drool-worthy hero and hilarious support system – I loved how everything worked out in the end. It wasn’t easy with all the bumps in the roads – but the ride was worth it.
Great characters, amazingly plotted surprises that will make you gasp and your jaws dropped and of course, oozing with sexiness that will make you squirm and on the edge of your seats, the sense of anticipation that gets everyone going and well-written words that will warm your hearts. Vi Keeland once again proved why she’s my favorite author. The Naked Truth is totally unputdownable that will give you all the feels you can ever imagine!
Gray is going to make you question everything you thought about taking a second chance on love just like he did with Layla.
He will intrigue you, make you swoon, make you feel like you are the only one in the universe, worship you, fill your sexual desires and break your heart all while fall mad in love with him.
This book was an electrifying ride filled with tons of emotions.
Loved the storyline, characters and the premise of giving love a second chance.
A Must Read!
5 Cherrries Popped!
Wow, what an emotional book! I’m not even talking about the book being like an emotional rollercoaster, I’m talking about Vi evoking emotions in me with the words she puts on the page. Vi just writes in a style that really resonates with me. I haven’t read a book from Vi that I didn’t feel with all of my being. I just really gel with her stories, her characters speak to me in a way that stays with me long after I’ve finished the book and moved on to something else.
Grayson and Layla are no exception. These two characters really settled into my heart right from the get go of this story and there’s no sign of them leaving that spot any time soon. The way this couple meet is a unique situation and I loved that Vi didn’t roll out the standard cliché of girl meets boy, girl falls in love with boy, only to have him do something stupid that breaks her heart.
Yes, Gray did break Layla’s heart, and now he’s walking into her office as a client that she has no choice but to work with. It was fun watching their first interactions and how Layla struggles with staying professional when it was blatantly obvious that she never got over Gray.
I think what endeared me so wholly with Gray is that yes, he can be cocky and arrogant, but he was also selfless, oftentimes to his own detriment. And Layla, she didn’t have the best role models when it came to healthy relationships, but she knows what she wants and what she deserves, and Gray was determined to give her everything she had always dreamed of having for herself.
Vi throws in some pretty interesting twists in this story, and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see how everything was going to pan out. I loved several of the secondary characters, one of them being a lovable dog and a beautiful little girl who stole my heart. And Etta!! Lord, I wish I knew an Etta in real life!!
What an amazing story, Vi!! I really loved it.
Loved this book. Great second chance romance with a great twist. Gray and Layla had such great chemistry. Loved how this story developed.
Eeeeep!!!! Another amazing reading journey by Vi Keeland!!!
My heart always burst with joy when I find out that Vi Keeland is releasing a new book. Her stories are always captivating and unforgettable. I have lost count on how many times I have lost sleep because I simply could not put her books down.
I loved this story from beginning to end! Layla and Gray were a fascinating couple that totally stole my heart! Their chemistry was HOT!!! Layla was such a fun and sweet heroine and Gray was a swoony, sexy and hilarious hero that made me laugh so many times. I loved his determination to go after he wanted.
I won’t recap you their story and how they met, but you won’t be disappointed when you pick up The Naked Truth. Layla and Gray’s love story will captivate you from beginning to end! This couple had an amazing chemistry and their story was an incredible roller coaster ride of emotions. Vi Keeland always delivers all the feels with her words. She did a phenomenal job with this book and I highly recommend it if you’re looking for your next unforgettable reading escape!
I give, The Naked Truth, by Vi Keeland, 4.5 fun, sexy, captivating stars!
I always get excited when I get to read a new Vi Keeland novel, whether it be on her own or co written with Penelope Ward. And this was no exception. I read the synopsis and wanted my hands on it quick smart!
It is hard writing reviews, because you want to talk about all the great things that happen, but you don’t want to spoil it for everyone either. So with that in mind, here are some of my thoughts. Grayson Westbrook, or Gray, because we frequently talk about the hero first. And what a hero….. he was loyal to a fault and it costs him dearly….. three years worth to be exact. He is very swoony and a true romantic and even though he was robust and tough, he had this vulnerable side that was adorable. He connects with Layla Hutton in a couple of ways, they both have done something worth paying penance for which gives them time to reflect but also connect. They then discover more about each other and that they both come from unorthodox families. Layla is conflicted about giving Gray a second chance, with everything they have now learnt, she is unsure if they can find their HEA.
I enjoyed this book, I really did. It has a great story; full of romance, a little bit of angst with a few twists and some steamy romps. I find I am drawn to reading second chance romance more than others and that it was in dual POV was an added bonus. This book felt comfortable to read, like it was very familiar. It may not be my all time favourite, but it is definitely worth the read.
Vi has done it again. This story is a love story like no other. It is full of love and heartache. It is perfectly written. I have to recommend this to everyone and cannot wait until the next release.
Oh, I loved Gray and Layla. Layla was so strong and independent. Layla is dedicated to her career as a lawyer and makes little time in her life for anything else. She has a hard time coming to terms with her unconventional childhood, and questions her feelings and beliefs in love and in life. But when she meets Gray, she is immediately taken by his looks, confidence and passion. Layla is also hesitant to take the next step since Gray has a very colored and messy past. Gray….he was just breathtaking. From those dimples, to the way he treats the ones he loves melted my heart. He was sweet, kind, caring and loyal to a fault. He has lost out on 3 years of his life due to his loyalty and devotion. Even though Gray had been burned in the past, that never stopped him from wanting to pursue a relationship and future with Layla. Their chemistry was off the charts and I loved their flirty banter. Gray showed Layla how good they were together, and she was unable to deny him another chance. But they are both left questioning their future together when Gray’s past pays Layla a visit. I did feel that Layla was too quick to forgive Gray – felt he needed to prove himself and do a little groveling – but overall The Naked Truth was fun and heartwarming story full of forgiveness and second chances
A second chance office romance filled with angst from Queen Vi? Yes, please! Always exceeds expectations!
I absolutely love Vi Keeland’s books she is one of my very favorite authors. Every book of hers that I have read I feel like I am literally in the story and this one is no different. This was a very unique second chance romance told in dual pov.
Immediately opening this book, I was pulled into the story. In the first chapter we learn that Layla Hutton recently completed community service in a prison teaching a class. Now her boss is wanting her to handle a new VIP client. Imagine her surprise when that client turns out to be Gray Westbrook. Layla and Gray met while she was teaching and he was serving time for something that we soon find out he was set up for. She has not seen him since she found out that he left a very important detail out of his life.
He is out and starting a new business and wants to hire the law firm that Layla works for more importantly he wants Layla to handle it. In reality he wants to be able to spend time with her tell her his story and hopefully get her back. But Layla wants nothing to do with it but he is out to change her mind. I can say that the story has a few surprises in store so hang on I will not spoil it for you!!
I love Gray and Layla’s story at times it had me clutching a box of tissue. We are also given chapters of the past and we see how they began and how their story went wrong. They have such combustible chemistry and the banter of boy!! We are given and incredible cast of secondary characters that you will not want to miss. So, go right now and one click
4.25 stars–THE NAKED TRUTH by Vi Keeland is a contemporary, adult, stand alone erotic, romance story line focusing on corporate CEO and Wall Street investor Grayson Westbrook, and attorney Layla Hutton.
Told from dual first person perspectives (Layla and Gray) using present day and memories from the past, THE NAKED TRUTH follows the second chance relationship and romance between corporate CEO and investor Grayson Westbrook, and attorney Layla Hutton. Two years earlier while on probation for violating attorney-client privilege Layla Hutton was sentenced to two hundred hours of community service at the minimum-security prison for white collar criminals. Enter corporate CEO and investor Grayson Westbrook, a man serving a three-year sentence for a crime he did not commit. Fast forward to present day wherein Layla will come face to face with the man who broke her heart but a man hoping for a second chance at a happily ever after. What ensues is the rekindling romance between Layla and Gray, and the potential fall-out as Gray’s past, a past that all but destroyed his life, has something of Gray’s he knew nothing about.
THE NAKED TRUTH is a story of betrayal, secrets and lies; of second chances, misunderstanding and the undeniable truth of attraction and palpable sexual chemistry. The back and forth, yin and yang between Layla and Gray is fraught with the painful and heart breaking memories of the past-a past that is about to come full-circle for our story line hero. Layla Hutton is a strong, independent woman who found herself caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place, risking her license to protect a client in trouble. Gray Westbrook served three years for a crime he did not commit but in doing so lost everything including the woman he thought he had loved.
THE NAKED TRUTH is a flirty and inspiring story with sexy, sassy and determined characters. The premise is spirited; the romance is passionate and intense but I dislike the use of a certain four-letter word I feel is unnecessary in romance story lines. Vi Keeland writes clever and breathtaking stories that will leave you breathless by the end of the book.
Vi Keeland does it again! Gray is charming and sexy! What was swoon worthy was his heart, I fell hard! Layla is a strong confident woman who keeps Gray on his toes. You want to read this one asap.
I’m all about a second chance romance. Add in the office element and plenty of angst? I’m in!
Vi Keeland does not disappoint !!! I was drawn into the love/hate relationship between Gray and Layla from the start. He lied to Layla. A Big Lie. She walked out on him a year ago. She won’t be fooled again. Gray Westbrook is not a man to take “No” for an answer. He comes back into her life when things are finally back to normal and her heart is on the mend. She’s adamant they are through. He is determined to win her back. The sexual tension is combustible. Just when you think you have everything figured out, something comes outta left field that you didn’t expect. Then you’re hit by another twist you didn’t see coming. There are also many hilarious moments that Vi does so well.
The Naked Truth takes you through all the feels; deception, hate, attraction, sexual angst, love, laugh out loud funny, love lost and many oh my god moments.
No one does a strong woman and a stronger man quite like Vi. This is a fabulous book that is an absolute MUST READ!
I love a second chance love story and I was confident this book would be amazing.
I was hooked from the moment Layla Hutton and Grayson Westbrook came face to face once again, after Grayson omitted some information that ultimately led to Layla departure from his life.
Quite early on, I never actually understood what Laylas issues were. Perhaps it was insecurities from her childhood, but at times she came across as selfish. That’s easy for me to say I suppose, because as a reader we could see how Gray absolutely adored her, but still she did frustrate me a lot at times. Her character came across as a little frosty and I’m sure that wasn’t meant to be the case, but I just didn’t warm to her quite like I had hoped.
I really wanted to love this book, but something kept me from connecting with the characters and I am honestly thinking it may have been me. There are elements that should have been highly emotional, but it just didn’t affect me the way it should.
Now this book is in no way less than good, but when comparing it to any other Vi Keeland book I did feel there was less of a connection with it, but an enjoyable read all the same.
What!!?? Just what did I just read but it was absolutely phenomenal!!! From the first paragraph to the last this book will keep you so fully engaged and enraptured that you will look up and wonder where you are. That’s how engrossed I was with this book!! I didn’t stop reading til I was finished, I had to know what was going to happen with Grayson and Layla. Would this absolutely perfect couple make it? Or would everything that kept blocking their path actually stop their progress into a beautiful relationship. Also some of the side characters in this book like Etta was so hilarious and I absolutely loved her!! Ella was absolutely the sweetest!! Quinn was crazy and I loved that!! Now Gray was so hot he was those equal parts alpha and sweet and you just want to eat him up. Layla is so strong and self assured in her career but so scared in her personal life and is hung up on some issues. But maybe with Gray she can work through them. But did Gray do to much damage last time? Can she ever truly trust him again? I guess you will find out when you read this book and I highly highly recommend this book!!!! It is definitely on my list of top books of 2018!!!! – By Tina