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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We’re going back to the Wicked Horse-Vegas! Our latest WH-V story gives us August. He loves his life. He’s single and enjoys his time at the wicked horse. He wouldn’t change his life for anything. After all he lost his first love when she disappeared into thin air right before they were gong to start their life together when they left for college.
So what happens when his high school sweetheart shows up out of the blue…with a big problem?
I love this series and this book was just as good as the others. It’s hot, emotional and a great read. I didn’t want to put it down.
Wickedly hot with a dash of suspense, WICKED SECRET will have you on the edge of your seat begging for more! Steamy romantic suspense with cameos from series favorites that readers will appreciate.
August Greenfield has had to deal with some powerful emotions; loss, devastation, anger and love because of one woman, Tracey Glendale. She completely vanished without a word or a trace over 10 years ago. Now she’s shown up on his doorstep as Leighton. She needs him because the son he never knew about has leukemia. Talk about a double whammy! August is livid and rightfully so. At first he’s only able to look at his side of the story but bit by bit his son slowly melts the ice around his heart. This fabulous child who is fighting a dreaded disease eases shows August what a wonderful woman and mother Leighton is. Second chance are rare when it comes to love. They’re all about forgiveness and moving forward. It’s time for August and Leighton to do both.
An emotionally-charged second chance…
Whew – I’m reminded how this author never shies away from the steamy side of romance! The Wicked Horse Vegas may be wicked but with adults fulfilling their desires safely and consensually. August and Leighton weren’t shy either as they laid it all on the line – their anger, their fears, their desire. They were older now with a lot more deal with including a more mature take on what love meant…
I loved this story full of all the emotions I crave. There’s nothing better than getting lost in drama – especially when it isn’t your own, lol. August took the hits pretty well, considering, his anger wasn’t misplaced at all. Leighton took the brunt of it even though it was hard to fault her given the circumstances. Years later, questions would be answered and love would be re-tested as they both dealt with the here and now. Their story was full of all the ups and downs you would expect, plus more, all told in this author’s gift for words. All of it made for another great read in the series!
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4 1/2 STARS!
Emotional and decadently raw! With book eight in her much loved Wicked Horse Vegas series Sawyer Bennett continues to delight with WICKED SECRET. Fans of her Jameson Force Security series will see a bit of a cross-over here as the main character is employed there and some of the team comes into play in this book. I enjoyed it a lot and cannot wait for Declan’s story!
August Greenfield is intriguing. He’s seriously dedicated to his job, but equally enriched by his downtime. When a blast from the past reenters his life, he simply can’t believe it after all this time … and the secrets this one time love of his life spills are life changing.
Leighton Hale disappeared ten years ago without a trace and now that desperation has brought her to August’s doorstep, it’s time to share the burden of her secrets.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a sexually adventurous romance with a side of intrigue and danger. The characters were easy to connect with and their story was emotional and fulfilling.
This is August Greenfield and Leighton Hale’s story and the seventh book in the Wicked Horse Vegas series. I’ve read most of the Wicked Horse books and I have to say that this was one that had a fair amount of time at the club. There was quite a complex storyline going on outside the club. Don’t worry if you are new to the Wicked Horse as this can be read as a standalone.
I was intrigued from the very start when we met August in the club and the tension quickly built when Leighton showed up at his doorstep. There is not only a whole storyline about them as a couple, but also a cliffhanger of sorts regarding the Jameson Security storyline. Not sure if cliffhanger is the right term, but we definitely are left wondering what will happen next. I really enjoyed the Sam character which was probably because he was wiser than his years, yet youthful enough to say what he wants without a filter.
Overall I would say this is a mix of the Wicked Horse series and the Jameson Force Security series. At the heart of this story is a second chance romance. It also checks the boxes of extremely steamy scenes and the intrigue of the mafia threat and a peak in to the Jameson world!
#MSBB
5 Stars
Wicked Secret by Sawyer Bennett is the eighth book in the Wicked Horse Vegas series. Even though it is part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone. I freakin’ love this series and I swear, they get better and better. Wicked Secret is a second chance romance that will have you glued to the pages and never wanting it to end. It will have you feeling ALL THE FEELS!
August and Leighton(Tracey) were both incredible characters. August works hard and plays even harder at the Wicked Horse. He is loving life until his past comes knocking at his door-literally. He has no idea how one moment can change everything. My heart broke Leighton in so many ways. She was extremely relatable and man, I just wanted everything to be okay for her. She did not have it easy in so many ways but she never gave up which was very inspiring.
I loved this book-So. Freaking. Much. Ms. Bennett has such a way with words that you easily fall in love with them and her fictional worlds. Highly recommend reading this book!
This wasn’t my favorite book in the series by a long stretch but it wasn’t bad either. I just never really warmed up to August although he is probably one of the most authentic men in romance today. The actual drama doesn’t happen until late in the book and was a tad anticlimactic for me. Regardless I still enjoyed the book and will continue to read the series.
I loved Leighton. Austin is not my favorite of Sawyer’s heroes, but I loved his connection to Jameson. The story was interesting, and I can’t wait to read Declan’s story.
Wicked Secret (Wicked Horse Vegas,#7) by Sawyer Bennett. August loves going to the Wicked Horse. When not out with his job he is being totally decadent till he gets a knock at the door. Leighton hasn’t seen August in 10 years. They had their future all set until that night she disappeared. Heck he even tried looking for her when he got older. He thought she was dead. Now she is not only alive with a big secret but she needs his help. It has been awhile since I have read a book from this series and I have truly missed it. This story was everything. I enjoyed it to the utmost. As both August and Leighton deal with their past feelings they had for each other they also have to deal with their present feelings for each other. The struggle they have while dealing with a potential tragedy has everyone’s feeling all in a knot. Emotions everywhere. Of course with this author’s books the sex is hot, sexy and kinky with a really good story. Couldn’t get enough of this story. Could have been longer. 5 stars for me.
Loved this powerful story and the return to the Wicked Horse Vegas. It’s a great crossover book between Wicked Horse and Jameson Force Security as August Greenfield catches the spotlight in this one. After ten years of wondering what happened he’ll finally get the answers he’s wanted from his one and only love, Leighton Hale. Finding the truth may be more than he bargained for though. This one is action packed, emotional, and sinfully sexy. Trust me you don’t want to miss it. I highly recommend.
This was a quick one time read/listen for me. It started off good and even the secret I wasn’t expecting, but because of the circumstance of the secret and reason revealed is a bit sad. Its just that I wish it would have more meat to the story. I was waiting for something major to happen. I’m glad for the HEA of course.
Narrators Kristen and Lance were great.
I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Yay, another Wicked Horse story that ties into so many other Sawyer Bennett stories! I was so excited to meet Leighton and August and Ms Bennett didn’t disappoint.
August works for the esteemed Jamison Security firm and is a member of the Wicked Horse club in Las Vegas – when his first love lands on his doorstep needing his help his anger towards Leighton and the secrets she kept from him makes it hard to move past. Now however he has a son who needs him and a woman who is even more beautiful than he remembers. Can he move past his anger to not only protect them but ultimately love them both?
Wicked Secret is a fast-moving story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Told in dual POV we get to see both Leighton and August’s POVs which is something that Ms. Bennett excels at. We also get glimpses of some old friends and an ongoing mystery that should be really good. All in all Wicked Secret is another addition to not only the Wicked Horse series but the Jamison Group as well.
Steamy and unpredictable!
Wow, what a secret to keep. How do you tell your high school boyfriend why you disappeared in the dead of night and never contacted him? And now, ten years later, how do you tell him why you finally searched him out? Leighton has so much to explain and August has so much anger to deal with. It’s a wonder these two can stand to be in the same room.
Leave it to Kynan to make it work. I love Kynan. He has his guys backs no matter what. And he will come through yet again with what is needed.
And Sawyer Bennett, I love you but I hate you. You are such a tease in this book. What will happen with Malik? You are stoking the fires yet again.
Ten years ago, August and Leighton, thought they had everything and would be together forever…until they weren’t. Leighton disappeared into the night, never giving August a clue as to why they were suddenly over. Everyone thought she was dead, but August had his doubts. Still, with nothing but memories to hang on to August moved on with his life. Leighton ran…
Fast forward ten years and a frightened Leighton shows up at his doorstep. August KNOWS she’s hiding something, but is not prepared for the secret she’s held for all these years….a son and so much more. Sam is a very sick 9yr old who has AML and is in need of a stem cell transplant. Much to Leighton’s surprise August agrees to help, but on his terms. Sam and Leighton will return to Vegas, live with him, and undergo treatment in Vegas with doctors he’s chosen. Leighton wearily agrees, knowing she’d do anything to save her son’s life.
Sawyer Bennett weaves the sexiest, realistic, most emotional stories. August is your to die for, Alpha male. He’s big, bossy, and high-handed while being extremely loving. Although he hadn’t even met or seen a picture of Sam, he readily agrees to undergo painful injections and harvesting to save his son’s life. While he’s initially mad at Leighton for keeping such a HUGE secret, he ultimately decides he may have come to the same conclusion given the information she received. When danger comes to Vegas, I loved that Jameson Force Security stepped in to assist. Lastly, I loved returning to Wicked Horse Vegas! Steamy, hot, electric scenes in the Silo. I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.
It’s the best of both worlds in this latest release from Sawyer Bennett as the world of the Wicked Horse meets Jameson Force Security in a suspenseful and erotically-charged romance. Young love with dreams for the future were dashed with ten years of broken hearts and unanswered questions the result with a second chance to save a life and find HEA fueling this story and keeping me glued to the pages. From its appealing characters, to its steamy interludes, to nicely paced moments of danger, readers will find themselves captivated by this story and looking forward to what comes next.
To all the world August Greenfield seems to be living life to the fullest with his globetrotting as an agent for Jameson Force Security and his scorching encounters at the Wicked Horse sex club. While he might seem fulfilled by his lifestyle, they hide a heart that was bruised ten years ago when the love of his life left without a word. His attempts to find her resulted in nothing but frustration and anger over her disappearance. A knock on the door in the middle of the night though brings his past racing back to the present, bringing with it answers he’s always longed for along with a big reveal that will forever change his life. The woman he’s never forgotten is back and it arouses all of August’s protective instincts, has him employing all his talents to keep her and her family safe. Their second chance soon becomes an action-packed, erotically-charged, rollercoaster ride to HEA that had me frantically turning the pages towards its immensely satisfying conclusion. From the start August is a delicious hero, hardworking and hard when playing, a man with strong loyalties. Leighton’s return brings out all sorts of conflicting emotions in him…he’s hurt that she never contacted him before now, hurt that she kept a big secret from him, but understands why she did what she did. Though he understands, that doesn’t keep him from sometimes saying or doing something hurtful. He might like to keep their relationship all about sex, but it’s clear there’s meant to be more between them and as the story progresses they make their way back to each other. The dreams they once had are finally able to come true in this scorching and sentimental story.
Ten years ago Leighton Hale dreamed of marrying August and having a family…until she and her father were dragged away in the middle of the night in order to keep them safe. She never forgot him though, and with a life-altering disease staring her in the face, she’ll need him now more than ever. After arriving at his door the truth she reveals to him is a heart-wrenching one, one that robbed him of time, and his early anger is understandable. It makes for a rocky start to their reunion, but it ultimately binds them together as they stand in solidarity to make her son Sam healthy. Leighton was young when she got taken away, forced into keeping secrets to keep her family safe. She’s grown stronger over the years though and when Sam falls ill she thinks only about him as she races to August. To get his help she’ll have to give up control, both in and out of the bedroom. Doing so gives her more power than she ever imagined as August isn’t the boy he once was…he’s now a determined man who always gets what he wants. Leighton’s a strong-willed woman, a true mama bear, a woman who still wants a HEA with August and gives as good as she gets. Her and August scorched up the pages throughout their second chance and I enjoyed seeing them rediscover each other.
This was a fast-paced story with a perfect balance of sexiness and suspense. I was kept on the edge of my seat, while blushing a time or two, as I gobbled up every interaction between August and Leighton. August is a drool-worthy hero with a protective side I was drawn to and it warmed my heart to see him with Sam. He took on the fatherly role quite well as his time with Sam felt realistic, especially with the seriousness of Sam’s health. While he embraced his fatherly side, he didn’t hesitate in employing sensuality in his interludes with Leighton and these scenes utterly sizzled. A scene between the two of them and his friend Declan was particularly unforgettable. Declan Blackwood was a decadently delightful addition to the story, a rich boy living on his family’s hotel wealth. He too embraced a hedonistic lifestyle, but showed a strong sense of loyalty too when it comes to his fledgling friendship with August. Declan is sexy, unrepentant in his desires, and I’m left longing to know more about him and I hope his story is on the horizon. A strong main couple, immensely appealing secondary characters (especially the endearing Sam and sexy Declan), and a captivating storyline make for yet another winner from Ms. Bennett involving two entertaining series!
Another must-read standalone from Sawyer Bennett!! Wicked Secret is sexy and unforgettable!
Wicked Secret is a second chance romance with a bit of suspense. My two favorite genres rolled into one. August Greenfield is an ex-cop that now works for Jameson Force Security in Las Vegas. He frequents the Wicked Horse on the regular and doesn’t care to do things any other way. One day his ex girlfriend, Leighton Hale, shows up at his door after not seeing one another for ten years. They were once a high school sweethearts who were so in love that they thought they would be together forever. Until one day Leighton and her father leave town quickly and unexpectedly. August tries to find them, but never does. When Leighton shows up on his doorstep he finds out the she and her father have been in the witness protection program for the last ten years and she was unable to reach out to August. He was not very happy with Leighton, but couldn’t deny the chemistry that sizzled between them. I really enjoyed watching their story unfold. I felt their feelings about everything they had been through was on point and their chemistry was undeniable. I loved the suspense aspect and getting glimpses of other Jameson security members. I can’t wait to see what’s next in the Wicked Horse Vegas series.
More Wicked Horse is always welcomed. and this installment was wonderful.
August loves to play as hard as he works. When his long lost love shows up one night asking for help, he is mad, confused and deep down relieve to see her. When he discovers her reasons behind her disappearance and why she has returned, he knows he must put all he is feeling to help her out.
You get plenty of Wicked Horse fun and some really sweet moments between this couple. So much I want to say, but it would spoil the fun.
I was lucky enough to read an early copy of this book and if you are a fan of this author you will love it.