A mysterious Irish billionaire is about to make the deal of his life.Holly McGregor shouldn’t be attracted to someone on the board of directors at her company. But she can’t avoid his unforgiving stare, deny their electric chemistry, or resist his touch, his mouth, the dangerous invitation she sees in his eyes.Her family hates him, and the city fears him, but she knows there’s another side to … there’s another side to Sebastian Renaud because he slipped–he let her witness the light beneath the dark. And now that she’s had a taste, she only wants to discover more.
When Sebastian first laid eyes on Holly, all he saw was a woman he could never have. But when Holly gets caught in the crosshairs of a sick game of vengeance, he has no choice but to step into her life, and resisting her will seriously test his resolve.
He’ll do anything to keep Holly safe, but protecting her means facing his demons–consequences be damned.
The Real Deal, a contemporary romantic suspense, can be read as a standalone.
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Sahin has once again delivered not only an action packed and suspense filled story, but one that grabs you by the throat and refuses to let go. A man so dark and feared he needed no name. A woman so full of life and love that she caused a man to wage war in her honor. And a storyline that leads you down a path you shouldn’t go, but one you can’t stop yourself from taking. This is the story of Sebastian and Holly.
They fuel a volcano simmering, brewing, and ready to erupt. Complete opposites that reject and succumb. They wager on stakes so high, there’s ultimately no winner. Sebastian’ s past is hidden and he vows to keep himself closed off. But one taste of sweet Holly and he falls down the rabbit hole. Holly wants a future with Sebastian but knows it can never be. But when she realizes he’s her protector, can she push for more. Can this couple face a force that rules countries and men?
This is a story so compelling you won’t stop until the last word is read.
one of those quick, fun romances
Definitely a book not to be missed!
The Real Deal (book 3 in the Dublin Nights Series) is steamy and action packed. Holly and Sebastian are both deep characters that it’s easy to fall in love with. I love Brittney’s books because she captures the strength, vulnerability, and depth of people. I love the whole series, and this book is no exception.
It was a good book with some great characters. I love ready stories that take place out west. I’m from the northeast and would have loved to live in Montana or Wyoming as I did spend some time in both states. Good story
I really got into this book and characters. It was extremely well written and moved at a wonderful pace! I great read!!!
This is the first book by Brittney Sahin I have devoured. There was so much going on in this story. It was full of suspense, intrigue, secrets, lies, twists and turns. I loved every moment of this thrilling ride.
I’ve turned into a Brittany Sahin junkie. I love her characters and the plotline zigs and zags. The characters are realistic and involved in real life problems. Can’t wait to see her new series.
Shines the light of romance on the darkest of souls
Holly, corporate manager of her family’s media companies, has Sebastian, billionaire secret mob boss, since she first laid eyes on him at his night club. As the story progresses seemingly random encounters occur, they fight their attraction when they meet, and once the truth comes out more than their relationship could be at stake. Brittney Sahin’s The Real Deal shines the light of romance on the darkest of souls, allowing for the real deal to form. I look forward to seeing the rest of the cast meeting their perfect match.
Sebastian Renaud is an enigma. A man with a dark past and even darker secrets. The Deal Maker is both revered and feared. Holly McGregor seems to be both fragile and naive. She’s neither. She is beautiful, intelligent and an astute businesswoman. She says she hates Sebastian yet she is drawn to him like a moth to a flame. She’s very likely to get burned and her heart broken but what a way to go. The man beneath the bespoke suit is not who you’d imagine. Holly sees him for who he is and falls for that man. Sebastian has every bit of his strength and power tested as he protects Holly because he fell for her the first time he saw her.
So, I read the first book awhile ago and I had trouble remembering what had happened in the first book. I did not read the second one but pick this one up and it was awesome! It can be read as a standalone so no worries there. This book captured me at the first chapter and I loved Holly and Sebastian. These two had such a good build up!!!
I absolutely loved the story. You really should read the first two books before reading this one. This is one fabulous story to read! It keep me on the edge of my seat and turning pages until it was done. Holly and Sebastian’s story was beautifully woven. I can’t wait for the next installment!
Edge of my seat! Couldn’t put this book down! What an emotional roller coaster…Sebastian and Holly were electric on the pages. I couldn’t get enough of them. Great story line as usual. The author has a knack for creating very original story lines that are not overdone and well thought out. I love how she subtlety references some characters from her other series. 5 stars! Can’t wait for the next book to be released.
This was my first read by this author. This is technically the third book in this series, but it read well as a stand a lone and I did not feel lost. I would like to go back and read the first two books. They will probably add backstory that I didn’t realize I was missing. Both main characters are well developed and I immediately liked them both. I didn’t like the choice Sebastian was forced into at the end, but hopefully that will resolve itself in the next book. Also, the story line had some interesting twists and turns that kept it from being completely predictable. I look forward to more in this series.
I was given an ARC from the author Britney Sahin for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Britney Sahin is fecking awesome! Also, Sebastian is the REAL DEAL! See what I did there! Amuck Amuck. Though no joke this book was amazing and I am upset with myself that I didn’t start this series sooner. I highly recommend everyone read this book.
Holly McGregor is one bad Irish gal and she comes from an amazing family. She loves whole heartily and without holding back, even when you think she should, she makes her own decisions and lives with the consequences. Holly sits on the board with the rest of her brothers and several other men. She constantly has to stand hall and knows her stuff, at least she does when Sebastian isn’t around. He makes her so mad and angry. Until he doesn’t!
Sebastian Renaud has lived in the darkness for many years, at least until one day he saw Holly at his bar. Since then he has secretly been trying to protect her and her family. He still works with La Lega dei Fratelli which translates into the League of Brothers. Having used his hands to take lives, Sebastian doesn’t want to taint someone as sweet and innocent as Holly. Though a man can only withhold for so long before giving in and not wanting to let go of the one person who brings light into his life.
However, not everything is as it seems. Sebastian has a major decision to make that could alter the country he loves and the woman he would give his life for. Will Sebastian be able to be with Holly for the rest of his life or will he lose her like he lost all the women in life?
Be prepared to be surprised at every turn of the page. When I thought I knew who was the villain, I was proved wrong. This book is very suspenseful and will keep you reading all night long.
I haven’t read any of the Dublin Nights books, but I will be playing catch up these next few weeks. I need to know how Anna and Adam came together. I also can’t wait for the next book in the series, Alessia and Cole…maybe!
5 REAL DEAL STARS!! Wow….I could not put this Book down. Holly and Sebastian have one fascinating story to tell you and you need to hear it. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and flipping pages. Brittney Sahin’s words are captivating and will sucks you into the story. You definitely need to read this book…..download it now.
The Real Deal is AMAZING!! I love all of Brittney’s books but this one sucked me in from the start. I normally don’t read at work but I did with this book. Holly is the female role model I want my daughters to look up to. Holly fights for what she wants. Sebastian is a fixer that you don’t want to cross. His story is so heartbreaking. You want to hate him but as more layers come off, you can’t hate him. Everyone needs someone like Sebastian in their corner. You can feel the turmoil between Sebastian and Holly.
Sebastian has been trying to deny his love for Holly since he secretly saw her at a nightclub he owns. Holly wants nothing to do with him. I don’t want to give away the plot points in this book. It is an amazing ride to see them become who they are at the end of the book. This book throws you for a ride. Trust me, you will love it.
Holy smokes….how is it that every read this author puts out just keeps getting better and better. Just when I think the last hero and heroine in the last story is my favorite…it gets blown out of the water and another couple makes it to the top of the list.
This read…oh my…Sebastian…the man everyone thinks is the devil….but behind that mask….oh boy….fanning myself. Not only that but Holly, strong and dependable, where she’s soft, he’s hard, where she’s kind, he’s ruthless but as the story enfolds, the surprises keep coming and who Sebastian really is, is unravelled and the two have more in common than they think.
An amazing read with steam…no need for a fire to keep you warm during a chilly night….the intensity, heat and sparks will keep you warm. Then the suspense, with the League and Alliance, who are these groups and who are the good guys and who are the bad ones and how will it all play out, kept me flipping the pages. Can’t forget about the twists and turns, there’s plenty to keep you on your toes along with betrayals and a shock near the end has me pacing with wanting the next couple’s story. Then there’s the two, no playing games and once together….LOVED IT!!
Last but not least, the swooning swooning swooning over Sebastian especially when the real man is revealed and of course the ending….BIG SIGH
Brittney Sahin is one of my favorite authors and to be a part of her ARC team is definitely the highlight of my reading! I got sucked into her books with the Stealth Ops Series and then got hooked on Dublin Nights. Unfortunately I haven’t had a moment to review the first two books in the series, but I promise I will get those posted just as soon as I catch up on all of the other reviews I have on my list.
Brittney Sahin’s The Real Deal is book 3 of the Dublin Nights Series and it is definitely my favorite of the three. Sebastian and Holly make me swoon in ways I didn’t even think were possible. This enemies to lovers protector romance is sure to make you swoon too.
Holly is the sister of Adam (who you meet in book 1) and definitely a spitfire. She is definitely my soul sister. She harbors hate towards Sebastian but I really believe it’s undeniable sexual tension that she just can’t get out of her system. But their banter is out of this world and definitely makes it worth the read.
Sebastian, oh this growly human of a man. I can understand why he is the way that he is, but at the same time, still makes me want to smack him at times. I love his protective personality and it makes it even hotter because of the tension he has with Holly. The tension is so thick, you can cut it with a knife. For real, its HOT!
When they finally give in to temptation, it’s panty melting hotness that has you fanning yourself over how hot it is. The way they banter makes their relationship that much hotter because Holly can hold her own and Sebastian’s growly alpha ways rubs her all the wrong ways, while also being all the right ways.
If you haven’t read Brittney’s Dublin Nights series, I would definitely suggest starting with On The Edge and work your way through to The Real Deal.
I seriously can’t with this book…
It gave me all the damn feels and that was from just a few chapters in.
Sebastian *swoons* *sighs* god that gorgeous man. He’s sharing the #1 spot with my Big Guy(Asher). I never thought I’d say that but I have and I’m not even sorry about it.
A little about Sebastian.. When he was younger he lost the only person he ever loved. That led him to stealing etc. Then he was taken in at 18 and shown the ropes to make him the person that he is today.
I just knew that when I read the last Adam book and we got to know more about Holly I was even more excited about this book. Because HELLOOO Holly & Sebastian #HotBloodyCouple
Holly can’t stand Sebastian in the beginning because of him coming into the families business. But then she starts to like him more and more even though she shouldnt but she can’t help it.
Once the book starts going and you start finding out things you just can’t stop reading. That’s what I was like. Getting to know different things about the characters and going oh wow and omg.
I always loved Adam in this series.. but move over Adam I’m in love with somebody else and his names Sebastian
This whole story from start to finish had me hooked and I just didnt want their story to end because it was everything.
Well done Brittney on another amazing read xx