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
The Naked Truth is not your typical second-chance romance. Ya know, I should just give up trying to figure out how a story line is going to play out when I read a Vi Keeland book, because I am wrong—so wrong—most of the time! And I absolutely love being surprised.
I was immediately caught up in Gray and Layla’s story. Their past history, their unresolved story and obvious connection and undeniable chemistry kept me in my chair, Kindle in hand until I read to the very last word.
I loved how Gray and Layla’s story played out—that they’d both loved and lost before, and that loss kept their hearts from really giving in to the love that they shared. But I also loved how they really didn’t give up in the pursuit of love. Not that meddling Etta would allow that to happen! *grins*
The Naked Truth is heartwarming, funny, sweet, sexy AF, smart and extremely compelling. I adored Gray and Layla and the rest of the wonderful cast of characters that love them. You will too!
Great second chance romance. Gray, the Hero, is totally swoon worthy. He has the air of a cocky, arrogant bastard but with a heart of gold. He’s made many selfless sacrifices for other people in his life, and its time for him to get rewarded. And that reward? The women he fell in love with, but screwed up and lost her. It’s time to get her back… but it won’t be easy. Layla, the Heroine, is smart and strong and can hold her own. Both Gray and Layla had messed up childhoods that altered their way of thinking of love and relationships, and this causes them to doubt things. They have to battle that demon as well as the others that come along. Both characters are well rounded and are believable, as are the side characters. Each has a purpose with the story. It’s well written and you can feel their emotions, feel their hurt, and joy. There is a surprise twist to keep you on your toes. 😉 It’s easy to read. Hard to put down. The story flows smoothly. There is some sexual content. It alternates between the two POVs.
This is another great stand alone, from a must read author of mine. You’ll get laughs, and heartbreak. Also, some moments of anger.
Is it wrong to want to slap someone who is dying? Because I did. Almost every time they made an appearance and opened their mouth.
Gray and Layla met a few years earlier. We do get bits and pieces of that time through out the story. I liked it this way, instead of all at once.
I will say that once we learned how they met, I was a little nervous to continue, especially when I read why Layla dropped him.
I’m glad I kept reading.
I love Gray and Layla. Also love Etta and her nosey ways. Rip and Ella are great too.
I can’t stand Max. I’m sure most people won’t.
Like I said, this is another great read.
4.5 “Rainbow” Stars!
What can I say? Vi Keeland has brought her A-game yet again!
The Naked Truth was what you come to expect from her books – steamy chemistry between the characters, nail biting drama, unbelievably entertaining banter and little bit of heartache to reach their happily ever after.
In an attempt to stay away from spoilers, I’ll just mention that this is a second chance romance. (Which happen to be my favorite)
And the author has managed to highlight what some others don’t pay much attention to – the history of their first time romance.
I think the way Layla and Gray’s history was revealed was done amazingly and had me totally rooting for them.
”Because what we had was real, and real doesn’t go away, no matter how much you want it to.”
These are characters were so obviously meant to be and I appreciated how nothing was rushed between and was built up to perfection.
Now, of course no love story is told without the characters going through some hardships.
These two had their fair share of struggles which only made for a more rewarding ending.
The Naked Truth is a sexy, fun and heartfelt read that’ll captivate you from start to finish. Don’t miss out on this one!
Wow I loved this story! It’s a different twist on a second chance romance. The way that Layla & Grayson meet is definitely unconventional. Layla is performing community service as part of a deal on a legal issue that almost cost her to lose her license. She is helping inmates at a federal prison and that’s where she meets Grayson. Grayson is serving time, but claims he is innocent and was set up by his business partner. Layla believes Grayson but none of that matters when she feels the ultimate betrayal and lie from an unexpected event at the prison. Two years later, Grayson is released and on a mission to get the girl, but Layla is not having it. Grayson turns on the charm and says he’s learned to be a patient man. And it seems as though both the charm and patience has won out when again, life throws this couple another completely unexpected hit. There are wonderful laugh out loud moments, sexy intense chemistry, and so very often miscommunication. But Layla and Grayson both have enormous hearts and deserve the ultimate HEA. This will easily become one of your favorites!
Completely head over heels is what Vi Keeland has made me! What a heartwarming story; and with one of the BEST book boyfriends ever created! This story is so very different from any I’ve read. How Layla and Gray meet is so unique, and I found myself intrigued about how their story would play out. Vi did not disappoint! Adding a twist that caught me completely off guard encouraged me to read faster to find out how it would all unravel. Gray’s life altering circumstances, although very distinct, the emotional aspect was very relatable. I loved this book through and through. You couldn’t help but root for this couple.
After taking an unexpected, but very much needed small break from reading, The Naked Truth rehashed my love for reading romance. Vi Keeland is a master of romance. This book is one you definitely want to pick up!
What an amazing love at first sight turned to 2nd chance at love story. Layla Hutton is an attorney in New York for Latham & Pittman. She’s in the process of trying to work her way up in the law firm while trying to atoning for a mistake she made in the past. She’s offered the opportunity to do a presentation for a new VIP client which has her excited only the VIP client turns out to be her ex Grayson Westbrook. Things ended pretty bad between them a year or so before and now that he is back in her life have Layla totally confused and also craving her ex all over again. Gray has started up an investment firm, and needs new legal representation, and he needs someone that he can trust with his business. He also never got over Layla, and wants a second chance to show Layla that they are meant to be. So does Grey and Layla get their HEA? Only way to find out is to read this amazing story. There was something so unique and special about Gray. He will charm his way into your heart and the love story of Layla and Grey is fabulous. This was a great read and the angst, drama, tension, passion and beautiful ending is one to keep reading over and over.
My Rating: 4.8 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me.”
This book captured me right from the word go!!! Two characters with pasts that they both would rather forget. Grayson Westbrook is a man on a mission and let me tell you, i’d give anything to be his mission !!! Layla is a modern independent woman, she doesn’t need to man at her tail to be successful, nor is she looking for one, between her past and present she’s had too many let downs. She fell in love with Gray(Her ex) but hasn’t seen him for over a year, he broke her heart, he lied !! So when he turns up as The New Client at her office, the fun begins !!!
Now we get to the tricky part, how can i tell you how amazing this couples story is without giving anything away, because trust me this is a book that will have you hooked from beginning to end.Firstly you will be captured by the unique way they meet , then you will be heartbroken when you find out how they ended. Gray is witty, charming, sex on a stick, handsome, but can he possible win her back? You will go through every emotion, from the warm fuzzies, to the panty melting and even wanting at times to kick someone to the kerb !!!! I absolutely loved this couple, Their love was just pure beauty, their past issues were definitely something that defined them, and i was glued to the pages as they wound their way through the past and to resolve things. Their chemistry will definitely keep you rivited and their banter had me wanting this book never to end ! This book is written so perfectly i not only enjoyed the story, i felt i was right there with them, as this part of their lives played out, and i absolutely loved every second of it !!!!
Lies can only complicate things. Lies make trusting people more difficult especially when you feel your life has been a lie. Layla and Gray met under unusual circumstances but Layla left with a broken heart. Now Gray is back and Layla doesn’t want her heart broken again. “In fact, 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.”
But Gray messed up – again – can he convince Layla to give him a third chance when his life has gotten so much more complicated? “Loving you is like breathing; I can’t stop.”
Great story, great characters, amazing story with great twists and turns and the flashbacks were spot on. Don’t miss this one!
So I am a big Vi’s fan. I think her writing is fantastic and this book did not disappoint. This book was so had so many feels and dealt with so many issues but it worked. Gray and Layla did not let their past decide there future. There was challenges but they learned to work through them. I loved Gray’s determination. Great, great read. Has many feels but it’s one you will love!!!
The Naked Truth is a smart, sexy and funny book and one of my favorites of 2018. I was immediately hooked and I devoured The Naked Truth in one day. I was pleasantly surprised as I was not expecting this unique storyline at all.
Grayson and Layla’s characters are unforgettable and creatively written. Layla is smart, witty and impressive with a lot sass and fire. She’s relatable with a ton of inner strength, loyalty and heart. Grayson is a very interesting and insanely sexy hero. He peeked my curiosity, he has an edge and a little bit of a bad boy persona that instantly reeled me in. The way they met was unconventional which made for an engaging plot and incredible page-turner.
Grayson and Layla’s sexual chemistry was instant and their passion for each other was undeniable. The sexual tension between them was so strong that it had me ready to combust. Their story was emotional and my heart was so full after reading “The End”. The Naked Story has the perfect combination of angst, drama, romance, humor(Etta is a hilarious secondary character) and scorching sex. There was a huge plot twist that made an already fantastic story even better. I highly recommend this book!!!
It’s all about 2nd chances, would you give someone you had fallen in love with a 2nd chance?
Layla who had tried to move on with her life all of a sudden see’s HIM! He is there in her building, in her space. She wants to hate him, however her body had other plans.
Gray he knew what he was doing the minute he needed a lawyer, Layla!
Their story is unique and some might think oh well not another one of those kind of stories. Their banter is great, they laugh, joke and serious all at the same time. I could go into detail about all the ways Gray makes up to Layla, and how mistakes can change people. You just need to read the book for yourself, give it a chance, I promise you will love it.
You will laugh, you will get mad and you will certainly cry reading about Gray and Layla. Their story gives you all the feels.
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I am a long time reader of Keeland. Without hesitation or doubt, I proclaim this to be the most complex, beautiful, developed, and amazing story she has ever told. I ran the gamut of emotions as I got to know Gray in the same manner Layla did. While you think you know what you’re getting into on the first page, the experience and delight increase with each page. With every twist of the story, I was kept on my toes and always wanting more.
Gray was the constant in this story; his steadfast purity of emotion, dedication, and the pursuit of Layla were swoon-worthy. But what made me wish he was real is his loyalty. His relationship with Etta (his lifelong nanny), the way he treats others without thought of reciprocity, and the manner in which he adapts to the curveballs in life. But that is only part of the beauty of the story. Watching Layla grapple with how to deal with the demands of her heart is the other side of this story. She has her own ghosts, which Gray helps her face.
The writing, flow, pace, and development of the story are impeccable. This is easily a story I will have to re-read and get in signed paperback.
ARC received for an honest review
Woohoo another Vi Keeland novel has hit my kindle! Happy dance!
Helloooooo sexy cover (well, except for that arm just dangling there). I am a sucker for a suit so this cover was a draw for me.
I liked The Naked Truth, it was sweet and cute. However for me, it was lacking the oomph that previous Vi Keeland books have had for me.
Maybe is it just me, but this time it took me a long time to get into the swing of the story, and longer to feel the connection between Grayson and Layla. I can’t put my finger on exactly what it was though.
I did like Grayson and his whole bad boy in a suit but isn’t really a bad guy vibe. It takes us a while to get the whole background on Gray and Layla, and this is told in both present and past tense.
Now,if you have read any Vi books or any of her co-authored books, you will know that there is this “thing” that always happens in the books. And me personally, I am always reading, thinking “when is the thing going to happen?” And yep, there was the “thing”. Though this time it was a little different from previous books.
I did feel that The Naked Truth did get better as the story progressed, and I did end up reading it in one evening.
The Naked Truth is a cute and drama-llama free read. Now I am waiting to see what Ms Keeland brings us next.
5+ STARS
NO SPOILERS!
Vi Keeland brings the heart, humor, and steam every single time, and she literally outdoes herself with every release! The Naked Truth was contemporary/second chance romance PERFECTION, and I absolutely loved it with all of my heart and soul! The storyline and characters completely blew me away, and I loved Vi Keeland’s writing style. The Naked Truth was a sexy, sweet, entertaining, and truly unforgettable standalone contemporary romance, and it has by far been my favorite novel from Vi Keeland to date!
The storyline blew my mind in all of the best ways possible, and was even better than I imagined. The plot completely took me by surprise, and I honestly didn’t see it coming. As with every Vi Keeland book, though, I should have known there would be several shocking and surprising twists throughout. Since I don’t want to spoil it for anyone, I won’t say too much, other than I absolutely loved and was addicted to The Naked Truth from beginning to end. Vi Keeland is a genius at writing romance, no matter the trope, and she has never failed to satisfy me as the reader. I will never get tired of reading her sexy, addicting, and magnificent stories, and I honestly can’t wait to see what she releases next!
The characters were phenomenal, and I loved them dearly. Grayson (Gray) Westbrook and Layla Hutton were amazing, and I fell head over heels in love with them. Gray was a sexy, charming, handsome, swoon-worthy, and incredibly kindhearted yet dirty-talking hero, and he completely stole my heart. Seriously, he has hands down been my favorite hero that Vi Keeland has written so far. Layla was a sweet, strong, and independent herone, and I loved her a lot. I’ll admit I didn’t love or connect with Layla as much as I did Gray, but she was still an excellent heroine. Gray and Layla had wonderful personalities, and I absolutely loved their red-hot chemistry together, and how most of their relationship progressed throughout. I loved reading the book from both Gray and Layla’s point of view, and all of their banter and interactions with each other. Gray and Layla’s situation wasn’t always easy, and even though it was heartbreaking and frustrating at times, every single thing was worth it in the end. Vi Keeland gave me the ending I so desperately wanted and needed, and I was absolutely ecstatic with the conclusion to Gray and Layla’s story. Another aspect that I loved about The Naked Truth were the amazing cast of secondary characters. Three of them stole my heart, and I absolutely loved their addition to the story. It made everything more fun and entertaining, and I was so glad the author included them.
The Naked Truth was another fun, sexy, sweet, and addicting standalone contemporary romance from Vi Keeland, and I would HIGHLY recommend it! The Naked Truth has been my favorite romance from Vi Keeland so far, and she did an exceptional job with Gray and Layla’s story. The outcome was even better than I hoped for, and I couldn’t have been happier. I’ve said this time and time again, but Vi Keeland continues to be one of my top favorite contemporary romance authors, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store next!
If there was any question (and I’m not really sure there’s any question), Vi Keeland has a true gift for storytelling. As with most of her books, I opened The Naked Truth expecting one story, and then I pulled my face out of these pages hours later – brain foggy, eyes damp, heart bursting with emotion – and realized that this was not the story I was expecting at all. It was even better.
I connected with this one instantly. I completely fell in love with Gray and Layla’s story, the entertaining and heartwarming cast of secondary characters, and all the ways this hit my emotions. It’s a deeper story than I was expecting, which I think is a mistake every time I pick up a book by this author. I go in expecting a simple love story and am instead dealt this multi-layered masterpiece that is utterly unputdownable.
And it absolutely was completely unputdownable for me. It was heartfelt and emotional. It was sexy as sin and sinfully sweet. I smiled and I sniffled and sometimes shook my head at these delightful(ly flawed) characters. My heart hurt for them, but in the end it rejoiced (with a sobby little hiccup) for them – which means the whole thing was very nearly perfection for me. Another enormous hit from Ms. Keeland and one I most definitely recommend!
Where do I eve start? The Naked Truth is a top read so far this year. I laughed, I swooned, and got all the feels. Vi writes pure magic.
Vi never lets me down, her writing is amazing as usual and i was just so addicted to the story. Loved the story line of Gray and Layla. Gray is sexy, smart, hot, confident and H.O.T! Layla is an independent woman, a lawyer who will not depend on no man. The Naked Truth has unique take on second chance romance….just like all Vi’s books.
OMGosh! I can’t even begin to express my love for Gray! He’s sweet, he’s sexy, and such a dirty talker too! All the things that make you tingle and sigh p, wishing he was for real and could possible be yours. That’s the one good thing about book boyfriends, they make you swoon, and you can pretend they are all yours! And Gray is definitely one of my new top book boyfriends!!
****“We’re not going to happen, Gray.”
A slow smile stretched across his handsome face. “Yes, we are. You can fight it all you want.” He leaned his face to mine.
Our noses were practically touching. My body tingled feeling his hot breath on my skin.
“In fact, 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.”
Oh, such a charmer he is! And ladies… that limousine scene… . And several more just like it. Their first kiss…. gah! When the sexual chemistry is just too much to bear, the sparks fly when they finally give in. They explode and you can feel the heat radiating off the pages.
Layla and Gray are the perfect couple! Their banter is hilarious. And steamy too! They just have a natural, no BS, attitude and it draws you in. From the very beginning, you can see the intense attraction between these two despite their circumstances and how they met.
And Etta, she is a pistol! I love her. She really cracks me… just wait till you hear the Zippy story! You’ll laugh and fall for this feisty old lady! She’s definitely one of my favorite characters (besides Gray and Layla of course!)
Vi has knocked it out of the park with this one. You DEFINITELY need Gray in your life! I swear he’s worth it!
What a wonderful and brilliantly written second chance romance! The Naked Truth was a fantastic book! I fell in love with Grey immediately! Emotional, passionate and sweet! The Naked Truth will leave you exposed and flay you wide open! Just phenomenal!!