I live my life to the fullest. Work hard as part of the team at Jameson Force Security but play just as hard at The Wicked Horse Vegas. I have no regrets about my life. Well, maybe just one. She was my first love and the woman I wanted to spend my life with, but one day she was just gone. Vanished without a trace. My single remorse is never being able to find out what happened to her, because no … to her, because no matter how difficult the truth may be, it can’t be as bad as never knowing at all.
Until the day my past walks through the door and brings me to my knees with the secrets she holds.
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AVAILABLE NOW from New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett…
She vanished ten years ago without a trace. He spent years looking for the truth. Everything he knows will change in an instant when he opens the door to find her standing there. WICKED SECRET is a standalone second chance romance within the Wicked Horse Vegas series, with a Jameson Force Security crossover. Wickedly hot with a dash of suspense, WICKED SECRET will have you on the edge of your seat begging for more!
AVAILABLE NOW from New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett…
She vanished ten years ago without a trace. He spent years looking for the truth. Everything he knows will change in an instant when he opens the door to find her standing there. WICKED SECRET is a standalone second chance romance within the Wicked Horse Vegas series, with a Jameson Force Security crossover. Wickedly hot with a dash of suspense, WICKED SECRET will have you on the edge of your seat begging for more!
She vanished ten years ago without a trace.
He spent years looking for the truth.
Everything he knows will change in an instant when he opens the door to find her standing there.
WICKED SECRET is a standalone second chance romance within the Wicked Horse Vegas series, with a Jameson Force Security crossover. Wickedly hot with a dash of suspense, WICKED SECRET will have you on the edge of your seat begging for more!
4.25 Stars
August loves his life. Or at least he’s pretty happy being an ex cop, now working for Jameson Security. And visiting the Wicked Horse most nights.
Ten years ago he thought his life would be different. He was about to leave for college with the love of his life – his highschool sweetheart Tracey.
But then one day she and her dad were just gone.
And now? Now Leighton is standing in front of his door at two in the night begging for help.
And of course he’ll help her – but on his terms …
LET THE DANGEROUS AND VERY EROTIC TIMES BEGIN …
That was a great 7th book in the Vegas series.
Some Wicked Horse, a bit Jameson Security and a lot of family excitement.
I loved reading it. It was verrry erotic and exciting and heartbreaking and dangerous.
But also so very sweet and second-chancey.
A couple of things… The name August?! Ugh. So not sexy. I always had an 90 year old guy in my head when I read that name. LOL.
And then their age. They’re just 28 and they kind of appear ten years older. With all they’ve done and been through? :/
But the story was great. I adored all the people and it was super erotic! Phew!
And Sawyer has finally not used all the AS’s she could get her hands on. OK, I still counted at least nine, but still – better than her usual 49.
(You know the ones, right? She couldn’t pick him up from school, as she had to get her nails done.)
Proud of you Sawyer!
WICKED SECRET was a verry erotic & exciting second-chance love story! Run to your nearest amazon for your own August – this one is MINE!!
I will always read a Wicked Horse book by Sawyer Bennett. I’m always intrigued by what characters she’ll create next and what their stories will be and how it will involve the famous sex club.
Wicked Secret is a second chance romance between two people who’d as teens thought they’d get married and be together for ever until Leighton just simply disappeared one night. Ten years later, she’s back at August’s doorstep, at the risk of her own life, to save another.
I actually liked this idea of reuniting two former lovers after ten years and after keeping one very big secret. August goes through all the normal feelings once the secret is revealed but also has the ability to step back and see things from Leighton’s point of view after awhile. Lucky for her he’s ex SWAT and a member of Jameson Force Security so he can help her and her family out of a very sticky situation.
I really liked Leighton. She’s had a tough life and one filled with a lot of fear but she’s so strong. I can understand why she’d take August anyone she could but I’m glad she finally realized she deserved more than he was offering.
It as a bit harder to understand August fully as a character. He totally followed through when Sam needed him but I didn’t really buy the whole “this is who I am – I’m into kinky sex” bit at the beginning.
There really wasn’t too much going on at the Wicked Horse and overall this felt a bit short but it was a decent read.
I was instantly hooked in the world of August and Leighton. In love one minute and the next Leighton is missing. August spends too much of his time pining for Leighton. Just when he thinks she is gone forever, Leighton returns. Their story is jam packed with all the emotions. As the secrets unfold, the drama and page turning action heats up. Leighton does not return easily and August is torn between anger and love by seeing her again. I could not stop listening to this story, I always had to hear more about what was happening. I left this story with a book hangover, and I just hope to hear more about August and Leighton. THis has to be my favorite so far of this series.
Kirsten Leigh is an amazing Leighton. Kirsten brings out Leighton’s strength and determination through her narration. My heart broke for Leighton because of Kirsten’s performance. Lance Greenfield brought August to life. Lance made August realistic. Through Lance’s narration of all August’s emotions and struggles, I could feel it all and felt as if I was a part of the book. This performance enhanced the experience of the story.
Wicked Secret (Wicked Horse Vegas #7) was another great read by Sawyer Bennett. August works hard as part of the team at Jameson Force Security. But enjoys playing very hard at The Wicked Horse Vegas. Leighton was the first and only love of August’s and the woman that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. One day she just up and vanished and broke his heart. He leads a life with the only remorse being that he was never able to find Leighton. He never expected that ten years later, she would appear on his door step looking for his help. I really enjoyed August and Leighton’s story and I can’t wait to read more by Sawyer Bennett.
for the audio –
Wicked Secret brings the Jameson Security Force into this series of hot and wild. The story nabs you as you listen from the beginning, to August opening the door, to Leighton & August rebuilding and all the fun stuff in between. I’d tell you but it is a secret, you’ll have to listen on your own to know where Leighton went, why she is back, and will she stay. I really enjoyed their story.
Kirsten Leigh is a perfect Leighton with the passion and emotions. Lance Greenfield does a fine job voicing August with just the right amount of gruff growly.
WICKED SECRET by Sawyer Bennett! Well, this one was hot and sexy and had me all wrapped up around it’s little finger. This is a second chance romance, which isn’t always my favorite trope, yet, Ms. Bennett’s spin on it certainly had me hooked. August and Leighton have a lot to work out, but bringing Sam into the picture certainly helped them along the way. I liked both of these characters – August, a bit of a manwhore at first, wormed his way into my heart. Deep down, he is a true alpha hero and just wants to save the day. Leighton, my heart hurt for her for all she has had to do and sacrifice, yet it made her a stronger person. A true testament to Ms. Bennett’s writing is the sex club scenes. These are not always my favorite things yet she has a way of making me break out the fans because, boy oh boy, they are hot! The storyline flows beautifully, the plot was believable and had a bit of an edge to it, and the characters were true. This story envelops a couple of Ms. Bennett’s series -Wicked Horse and Jameson Security, so, for those that have read the others (not necessary to read this one), it was fun to see other characters and get a bit of a tease of upcoming works. So excited to read what’s next from this talented author. (received ARC for honest review)
Read: 6/15/2020
Wicked Secret was the eighth book in the Wicked Horse Vegas series by Sawyer Bennett.
It had been a while since I had read the previous book of the series so I had not remembered the main character; however, it wasn’t necessary and could be read as a stand-alone.
August Greenfield was a frequent attender to the Wicked Horse sex club in Las Vegas. It was great sex with no attachments. He refused relationships after the love of his life vanished without a trace ten years ago. He was currently working at Jameson Force Security after having worked for the Las Vegas PD for several years.
Leighton Hale. Leighton was a mystery as the story began. The book opened with Leighton arriving at August’s home in the middle of the night seeking help after having been missing or assumed dead for ten years. No spoilers, so no elaboration but a great way to open the saga.
Although the main storyline was a second chance theme between August and Leighton, there was another significant storyline running simultaneously; which provided additional depth and complexity.
As to the characters, I had a hard time buying into both August and Leighton. August was cold and mechanical to me. I get why, but I wanted to see more from him. And I can’t pinpoint what it was about Leighton but her aloofness with those around her extended to me as well. That could be the expert writing from Bennett (which was a given) to feel the detachment but I didn’t warm up to them until the end.
All in all, it was well written, well developed, emotional, somewhat suspenseful, included tons of detailed sex and was entertaining. It was a great addition to the series and I can’t wait for Declan’s story next in Wicked Billionaire.
Until then, Wicked Secret was an inferred crossover with Bennett’s Jameson Force Security series, which I love. And we finally get Malik’s story next in Code Name: Ghost (book five, Jameson Force Security). After that, we’re back to Declan at the Wicked Horse!
Sawyer Bennett is back and better than before with a hot new book in her Wicked Horse Vegas series. But if you’re a fan like myself, I LOVE that she crosses over all her worlds in this one great read. NO – let’s be clear. You DO NOT have to read any other book from Sawyer Bennet to experience the world she has created. I’m just saying I was excited to see some of my favorite characters return in this story.
Wicked Secrets drew me in from the start when Leighton rolls up to August’s door and drops the biggest bomb of all time. Not only had she been in hiding for years, but she has the mother of all secrets to share as well. August hasn’t seen her in years, but he is the only person who can help her with this life or death problem she reveals.
I loved watching each character grow through this story. They pulled at my heart strings and I fell in love with them even more as each page of the book was turned. August and Leighton were the perfect pair, despite their secrets.
Sawyer does a phenomenal job of intricately weaving multiple story lines into one amazing story. I seriously want to live in her mind. BTW, I’m going out of my mind to find out what happens with Malik. I love all of Sawyer’s books and I love that she brought us back to the Wicked Horse in Vegas.
A beautiful second-chance story, with a sex club added for good measure. August and Leighton were high school sweethearts. They seemed destined to be together forever. When something comes between them, Leighton just disappears off the face of the earth. Until the day she contacts August.
August Greenfield works at the Jameson Group in Vegas, a high-tech elite security firm. He’s making great money, gets to go on mostly interesting assignments, and has a membership at the Wicked Horse, an upscale sex club. There, his every wicked fantasy comes true. This is the life! Until Leighton calls him, and shares the news about her disappearance of 10 years from his life.
This was a wonderful story. A whole host of emotions. And sex…lots of it! Hey, it’s the Wicked Horse, so what did you expect? Every time a new story pops up, I one-click it. This series is that good. This story can be read as a standalone, but if you’ve read the previous books in this series, you’ll get a catch-up with previous characters.
Lance Greenfield and Kirsten Leigh do a wonderful job narrating.
4.5 Emotionally Intense Stars!!
I absolutely love seen the soft side of an Alpha male. Is always refreshing, and something to be admried. This is exactly what humanized our beloved characters and make us fall for them.
Kirsten Leigh and Lance Greenfield did a great job in bring this story to life. The only thing that I didn’t like, is the fact that August missed all those years with his son because of her decisions. That’s not freaking okay on my books!!
I absolutely love this series, and highly recommend it!!
August and Leighton were high school sweethearts. He thought they had a future together until one day she just disappeared. Fast forward 10 years. August works for Jameson Force Security in Las Vegas and is also a member at Wicked Horse. One night, his past comes knocking on his door.
Leighton has been in WITSEC for the past 10 years. One of the scariest things she does after leaving WITSEC, is knocking on August’s door in middle of the night. Shocked to see her, August is about the get an even bigger shock when Leighton explains why she’s there.
Wicked Secret will take you through many emotions; love, survival, anger, forgiveness and a happily ever after.
Austin has only loved one woman, but she disappeared 10 yrs ago. Since then, he has hardened his heart against love. He enjoys his job at Jameson Security and playtime at the Wicked Horse. When Leighton comes back into his life, she brings secrets. Austin has a hard time forgiving her for abandoning him and their love but there’s more at stake than their feelings. Great story as these star-crossed lovers rediscover each other as well as work together to save their son.
I accepted a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Wicked Secret is a romantic suspense novel in the Wicked Horse Vegas series by Sawyer Bennett. The story is about a woman named Leighton, whose 9 year old son named Sam, has leukemia. Leighton must drive from Denver to Las Vegas to find out if Sam’s father can become a stem cell donor for Sam, because she and her father are not a match. The situation is very awkward since Leighton has never told Sam’s father, whose name is August, that she was pregnant.
August is a former police officer, who now works for a company called Jameson Security. August spends a lot of time at a sex club in Las Vegas called The Wicked Horse Vegas. He has no intention of ever settling down, falling in love, or getting married. He spends a lot of his free time off at The Wicked Horse Vegas, giving into his hedonistic lifestyle, and as a way to blow off some steam after working at a very stressful job. August is not the same man now that he was 10 years ago, when he was an 18 year old teenager who was in love with Leighton, and had planned to marry her and have a family together.
I really enjoyed this book. Once again Sawyer Bennett has written an amazing story with wonderful characters, mixing in characters from previous books in this series, as well as the Jameson Security series. I would advise reading the other books in the Wicked Horse Vegas series before reading this book, so that you have a better idea of the background of this story. I definitely recommend this book to readers over the age of 18, due to mature subject matter.
Wicked Secret is a great addition to the Wicked Horse Vegas series. It perfectly blends the sexy moments that we have come to know and love from the Wicked Horse and the intrigue and suspense that the Jameson Force Security series brings to the table. Enjoy all the goodness as these series cross over from one to the other!
August and Leighton have a history but circumstances forced Leighton to leave years ago with no explanation. Now she is back with her own secrets but can August forgive her when she spills all of them? He has the backing of Jameson Force Security and connections to keep her safe, but is it enough? Can they have a second chance at romance and build a new future together? So many questions and you will have to read the story to find out the answers and this is a story you won’t want to miss! It will keep you on your toes as August and Leighton work through their past history and move on to their bright future.
Wicked Secret is the eight book in the Wicked Horse Vegas Series. This book is amazingly interconnected with the Jameson Security Series. When these two worlds collide, you got the heat from one, and the suspense from the other! I like these Series with interconnected characters. August and Leighton’s story is an amazing, steamy, and emotional second chance to love. August is a powerful man, dominant and protective. Leighton is a beautiful woman, strong and independent. Their chemistry is like fire! I like how they come to terms with their past, and how they fight for their future. The storyline is captivating, suspenseful, and fast paced, filled with secrets and mystery. You can listen to this audiobook as a standalone, but I believe it’s better to listen to this Series in order. Kirsten Leigh and Lance Greenfield did a great job with the narration.
Audio Review
This is book 8 in the Wicked Horse Vegas series and is August and Leighton’s story.
Ten years ago the girl August loved was gone with no trace of where she went or what happened to her and her father. For the longest time he tried to find her with no luck. That loss ultimately let him to the Wicked Horse and all the openness the club encouraged. Needless to say he was shocked when his long lost love shows up and has a request of him.
Leighton and her dad have been in hiding for 10 years and she risk her safety to come find August. She knows the risks but it is worth it to her. When they reconnect all the years haven’t changed their feelings and now they are both older with more desires. Throw into this hot mix the fact they are in danger and luckily August has connections with Jameson Force Security to save them.
I love how this author blends different series together. They are all stand alone but the characters blend over which I love.
Kirsten Leigh and Lance Greenfield were the perfect choice for Leighton and August. Loved listening to them from beginning to end.
I loved this book and highly recommend it.
The Wicked Horse Vegas series is one of my favorite series and that includes this book! It was so good! It has the perfect mix of feels, hotness and sexy times. If you love second chance romances, you will love this book!