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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WICKED SECRET is the seventh instalment in Sawyer Bennett’s contemporary, adult WICKED HORSE VEGAS erotic, BDSM, romance series focusing on the members of an exclusive Las Vegas $ex club known as the Wicked Horse. This is Jameson Force security specialist August Greenfield, and Leighton Hale’s story line. WICKED SECRET can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalment is revealed where necessary. WICKED SECRET crosses over with the author’s Jameson Force Security Series.
NOTE: WICKED SECRET contains scenes of MFM ménage , and light BDSM sexual situations that may not be suitable for all readers.
Told from dual first person perspectives (August and Leighton) WICKED SECRET focuses on the second chance romance and relationship between Jameson Force security specialist August Greenfield, and Leighton Hale. Approximately ten years earlier, high school sweethearts August Greenfield and Tracey Glendale had their whole lives ahead of them but one day, Tracey and her father Rich disappeared leaving everything behind they owned. Fast forward to present day wherein Tracey, now known as Leighton Hale, arrives in Las Vegas, looking for something only August is able to provide. With more than one secret about to be exposed, August struggles with the revelations and the ten years lost of a life he knew nothing about. What ensues is the acrimonious rekindling relationship between August and Leighton, and the potential fall-out as life is about to change for everyone involved.
Seventeen year old Tracey Glendale had no choice but to run with her father, leaving behind the young man she would always love. As Leighton Hale, our heroine had new responsibilities including the protection of the people she loved. Having never stopped loving August Greenfield, Leighton struggled to ask August for the biggest favor of his life, a favor that was about to place her in the direct line of fire. August Greenfield battled between head and heart with the return of the woman he knew as Tracey Glendale, but ten years of secrets and lies brewed fury, anger and deep seated animosity that August was willing to take his vengeance out at the Wicked Horse Vegas, vengeance directed at and about our story line heroine. With all secrets revealed, August and Leighton set down a path for a new adventure both together and potentially, apart.
The relationship between Leighton and August is a second chance romance that struggles in the face of betrayal, secrets, lies and heart break. Leighton never stopped loving our story line hero but August made sure to seek his pleasure every where possible including a membership at the exclusive Wicked Horse Vegas. August struggles with Leighton’s reappearance and the secrets she is about to reveal, a struggle that manifests and is directed at Leighton with bitterness and contempt. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic, and intense including a M/F/M sexual situation August was using to prove he was still in control.
The secondary and supporting characters include August’s friend and billionaire Declan Blackwood; Jameson Force Security owner and August’s boss Kynan McGrath and his wife Joslyn Meyers; Leighton’s father Mike, and his grandson Sam.
WICKED SECRET is a story of secrets, lies, vengeance and betrayal; love and friendship; life altering situations, and a family on the run. The premise is captivating; the characters are charismatic and energetic; the romance struggles in the face of hostility, deception, accusations and lost love.
I love how wickedly delicious each of these books are. Sawyer Bennett brings the steam in this series!
Ok so Wicked Secret is about August, who works in Jameson group, so interesting connection there, and Leighton, his first love who disappeared ten years ago. What a surprise to find them on your doorstep! Well he’s struggling to forgive her for keeping things from him, and kinda bitter. But he’s a good guy and that, plus his dirty side, is what shines through the most. As for Leighton, she’s strong and honest and pretty open with her heart and the truth, at least from now on.
I read through this book way too fast and wanted more of them! I loved it.
Well…the word surprise doesn’t cut it in this scenario. More like Leighton drops a bomb on August’s doorstep. But he takes it like the champion he is. To say life is complicated, is an understatement. It’s OK though, August also takes the wind out of Leighton in the form of an introduction to the Wicked Horse’ orgy room. You have to love a man as unapologetic as August, there is no other way. Plus there is a lot of passion between these 2. A LOT!
Besides being enamored with August and his dirty ways. You will be swept off your feet with the man of action he is. Responsible with no second guesses. Ready to step up. On the other hand you also can’t help but admire a sharp woman with a strong backbone like Leighton. When it gets to that point where she demands to be put first, I felt nothing short of proud of her. Simply put, this is a power couple.
I loved that this story keeps the idea of danger on the back of your head but it doesn’t focus on it. This book is not about the action. It’s about family, second chances and exploring new alternatives. It’s about doing the right thing because it comes naturally, not do to obligation.
Ten years ago she disappeared without a trace. Now Leighton (Tracey) is back in August’s life with secrets he never imagined. They were teenagers before she left and were planning on being together forever. But now she is back in his life and August finds himself dealing with betrayal and lies. A secret that literally changes his life forever. One thing that has never changed is their chemistry. They are HOT HOT HOT together. He decides to take her to the Wicked Horse and introduce her to his world. This is who he is now. What August doesn’t expect is how much Leighton embraces the scene at the Wicked Horse. She never knew this world existed but once she has gotten a taste of it she is hooked.
She and August also come together in a different way that includes Sam. As soon as August finds out about him he accepts him in his life. It is not an ideal situation for them but he commits to them and the family they dreamed of when they were young now has the chance of being a reality. Will her secret for running when she was a teenager keep them together or will she be forced to keep running with Sam and her dad.
The Wicked Series just keeps getting better and better and HOT HOT HOT with each new story. Cannot wait to see what comes next.
Wicked Secret is the eighth book in the hot AF Wicked Horse Vegas series. I have been following this series since the beginning, I even go way back to the original Wicked Horse series. They are also so deliciously sexy. We have met August in this series and even though he works at Jameson he hasn’t been in the books yet. I am sure that will change.
August and Leighton were together for two years before she vanished without a trace. One night they were talking about their future and they next she was gone and now ten years later, she was on his doorstep. Even with all his connections at Jameson Security he wasn’t able to locate her and now she was there for him. He had questions and she had all the answers. Secrets he didn’t expect to hear. Now, that she was in his city he was not going to let her go. They were two different people now and he was going to show her who he was now. A protective man who had his kinks. Could she handle the man he has turned into? Will she indulge with him at Wicked Horse?
I can’t get into the full story. Will not go there with the secrets but I can say that these two have so much to go through. Their past, present, and future need to be discussed. But, they can have some fun in between, right? Hell yeah! Damn, they are fire!
Overall…it’s another wicked sexy ride in the series. It’s also full of heart, sadness, passion, and sweetness. I can’t wait for the next book. Bring on the billionaire!
Quotes:
“If you’d just give her a chance, I know you can learn to love her again.”
“Do your worst, August.”
“Just a reminder… you need to be quiet. And if you can’t be, just remember I have no problem filling your mouth with something.”
Wicked Secret by Sawyer Bennett is part of The Wicked Horse Vegas Series and can be read as a stand-alone.
August and Leighton were high school sweethearts who reconnect when Leighton needs August’s help. They have a son, unbeknownst to August who needs medical treatment and she seeks out August for assistance.
This is a second chance love story that has all the angst and chemistry. This was a great story, which included both The Wicked Horse series and The Jameson Security series. A wonderful crossover!
Declan comes next and I cannot wait to see who this billionaire falls for in the next story in the series.
Wicked Secret was an extraordinary read. I love how it’s tied with the Code Name series. August Greenfield ia a great man
He’s served on the SWAT team in Vegas, and now works for Jameson Security Force. He doesn’t do relationships. He loves going to an exclusive sex club where anything goes. Everything is going as it always has been when a ghost shows up on his doorstep.
Leighton is August’s high school sweetheart. She disappeared and has now shown up after 10 years. Her and her father have been in WITSEC, but that’s not the only secret. They have a son he never knew about and he has cancer. August is one of Sam’s only chances of survival.
The reconnection is full of steamy sex and not a lot of trust. I love the story of these characters. August is exactly what you want in an Alpha male. Leighton is a strong woman who puts her son before everything else.
I can’t wait to read more of these stories!
Wicked Secret is a fun, hot and sexy return to the Wicked Horse in Las Vegas, but it is primarily a second chance romance with a healthy dose of emotion and angst. The club provides a means to an end here but is more a secondary character to August and Leighton.
Leighton disappeared from August’s life when they were still in high school. They had a future planned but one night she just disappeared without a trace and to this day he has never been able to discover what happened to her. When she shows up on his doorstep, she unloads knowledge and secrets that blow his mind and immediately inspire his anger. She only sought him out as a last resort and had no intention of revealing her secrets to him which infuriates him, but there would have been consequences to her actions if she had contacted him earlier.
The feelings they shared are still linger although they are much closer to the surface for Leighton. August was her One and she has never really gotten over him despite the events of the last ten years. They need to work together now though, and August makes it very difficult at first. He does not want to open himself up to being hurt by her again so things are a little rocky to say the least, especially when he has that guy tendency to stick his head in the sand rather than admit to his feelings. But after being lulled into a sense of comfort, the circumstances Leighton feared most are realized and it’s a rush to the finish to eliminate the threat while forcing August to man up.
I have to admit I had a hard time liking August for a good part of the story. Yes he had a reason to be upset but he held a grudge and was vindictive about throwing it in her face all too often. Leighton made a mistake but she did the wrong thing for the right reasons. I did enjoy watching her blossom so to speak, and by the end of the story I was definitely team August and Leighton. There were so many other parts to the story that I enjoyed that I cannot share due to spoilers, but Wicked Secret was a great addition to the series and great read overall!
ARC received from author
Wicked Secret is a second chance romance and even though this is the 7th or 8th book in the Wicked Horse Vegas Series, it can be read as a standalone. This is August Greenfield and Leighton Hale’s story.
August is a former Vegas cop now working for Jameson Force Security but he dated Tracey while in high school. They were to go to college together but then Tracey just disappears. Now she has returned and she goes by Leighton now. And, Leighton needs something from August (that’s the secret). One that you will have to read to know what it is. I’m not telling!
I love when an author can weave their magic and combine other series that I love. That is just what Sawyer Bennett does here. Wicked Horse meets Wicked Horse Vegas (spinoff) meets Jameson Force Security. All are great series as far as I am concerned.
If you want a book that will leave you breathless because of the hawtness, tearful because you are emotionally involved. Tense and on the edge of your seat because of the story. Then you need to read Wicked Secrets. Another book that I didn’t want it to end! 5+ wickedly hawt stars!
ARC received from author for an honest review
Woo hoo, back to Wicked Horse.
Well really, it was 50% Wicked Horse, 50% Jameson Security to me.
August and Leighton’s story is full of second chances, sexy times and lots of family times. Oh, there is one character who is the definite scene stealer in this tale,
There is a bit of drama, bit of mafianess, and plenty of August trying to get Leighton to come around. There is some way hot sexy times between them, to be expected with a sex club series, however I liked that this was not just the sex club. In fact, I think it was around 50% before it really came into the story. I liked that it was a vehicle for our lovelies to become closer, not the be all and end all of their relationship.
One thing though, Ms Bennett – can we please, please get a book for Declan?
Oh, and I am really looking forward to Malik from the Jameson Security series that is hinted at in this book.
5 star Review Wicked Secret (The Wicked Horse Vegas # 7) by Sawyer Bennett
This is August Greenfield and Leighton Hale’s story and is the seventh book in the Wicked Horse Vegas series. It was smoking hot, deliciously naughty and romantic; l was captivated from the first to the last chapter.
This is a second chance at love story that ticked the boxes for me. This book was well written, emotional and at times stressful as August and Leighton come to terms with the past and fight for the happily ever after they so richly deserved. I really loved the “realness” of the characters and was totally invested in their journey.
Wicked Secret has all the heat and passion that we have come to expect from this series as well as deep emotions that really force both August and Leighton to look deep into themselves to seek their own truths. The chemistry between them is intense and I loved how strong Leighton is.
Can August forgive the hurts and betrayal of the past and in doing so open himself up to another chance with the only women he has ever loved?
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4.5 wicked stars
August and Leighton are smokin hot!!! Lana~White Hot Reads
When Leighton comes back to town looking for August, he gets the surprise of his life. After thinking Leighton is dead, August must come to terms with the bomb she drops on him. With August working for Jameson, we get to see what everyone is up to at Jameson as well as what’s been happening at The Wicked Horse Vegas club. Leighton and August have super hot chemistry. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Wicked Horse Vegas is back, and it’s sexier than ever. Second chance romance with a bit of a twist. Although this is book 7 in the Wicked Horse Vegas series, it could quite easily have been the next Jameson Force Security book, because August Greenfield, as well as being a regular at the Wicked Horse, is also part of the Jameson team. A crossover of sorts that fed my love of both of these series’s, I loved that we got some snippets from them both. August has never forgotten his first love, she basically upped and left one day. No looking back, no anything. Poof. Gone. Ten years later she seeks him out and completely blows his world apart. The question is. Can August put the past behind him and forgive and forget? A little action, a lot of kink, and a completely addictive read. As usual, wonderful characters, I totally adored Sam, he completely blew me away and stole the show. Like all this series, Wicked Secret can easily be read as a standalone, but as always, reading from the beginning is recommended to gain maximum benefit. I received an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest review.
Oh yes! All the goodness of the Wicked Horse Vegas with the added twist of the hero being part of Jameson Force Security Vegas Division. August is floored when he answers his door in the middle of the night and the girl who disappeared 10 years ago is there. Surprise! She and her dad disappeared in middle of the night and have been in WITSEC, and now she has shown up because her son, their son, is sick and needs a stem cell transplant. This one was full of all the feels and all the drama expected but also lots of steam as expected of a Wicked Horse book. Definitely a recommendation from me!
Wicked Secret is the 7th book in the Wicked Horse Vegas series, and I swear to you these books just keep getting better and better.
August is happy with the way his life is. He loves his job and he enjoys visiting the Wicked Horse and indulging himself. He’s got nothing tying him down and lives to the fullest. The one regret he does have, is never being able to find out what happened to the one woman he ever loved. However, when she comes knocking on his door 10 years later, August is thrown for a loop he never saw coming.
I have to say my favorite part of this book is the fact that not only do we get to visit the Wicked Horse but we get a little bit of Jameson Force Security thrown in too! I absolutely loved that these two worlds collided in the best way! I will also say that the chemistry between August and Leighton….WOW…I think I got burned just reading it! Off the charts steamy! This is a fantastic addition to the Wicked Horse series and honestly it got me even more excited for the next Jameson Force Security book!
Those that truly know August Greenfield, will tell you that 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.
Leighton Hale 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. Even my extensive contacts as part of the team at Jameson left me empty-handed in my search for answers. My single remorse is never being able to find out what happened to her, because no matter how difficult the truth may be, it can’t be as bad as never knowing at all.
Ten years later, a knock on my front door brings me face-to-face with the woman I thought I’d never see again and nothing in my life could have prepared me for the secrets she holds.
Wow! What an great read! Loved Leighton and August’s story! Flawlessly written. Their chemistry was hot! Another great read!
* A review copy was provided by the author *
~ 3.5 stars ~
It was so good being back in the Wicked Horse world again, but I have to be honest and say this one was not my favorite.
I really didn’t like August. I never really warmed up to his character and I found his behavior off putting. It’s hard to explain without spoiling anything.
I did on the other hand love Leighton. I thought she was an amazing female character. She was strong, independent and fierce and would do anything for the ones she loved.
I also loved how this story kind of was a crossover of her Wicked Horse Vegas series and her Jameson Security series. So we get the hot an steamy Wicked Horse aspect but also the suspense and mystery of the Jameson Security.
Wicked Secret is the 7th book in the Wicked Horse Vegas series and is a complete stand-alone novel. This is a second chance romance . It is told in dual POV. I thought the flow and pace of the story worked well. I will say that some of the steamy scenes will take some readers out of their comfort zones. I will also say…have a fan and water with you when you read this book…those steamy scenes will have you melting 😉
I would recommend this book to all fans of this series. I thought it was a good addition, I just wish I would’ve connected with August more because then I think this book would’ve been a 5 star read.
Can I give this story more than 5 stars…YES!!! August works for Jameson and one day he gets the surprise of his life, he has a son Sam from his high school sweetheart Leighton. Leighton is hoping that August is a match for a cancer treatment the Sam needs for his leukemia but she also has some explaining to do to why she never told August about his 9 year old son. The story is action packed, keeping you on edge with some major heat between August and Leighton. You will feel the bitterness August feels and the rationality coming from Leighton’s logic. A few of our usual players are at the rendez vous but this story is less about the Wicked horse and more about the characters dynamic within this very real story. Their attraction is immediate, intense but like an old friend ready to be ignited. I absolutely adored this story and I honestly volunteered to review the arc.
Just when you think this series couldn’t get any better, it certainly does.
August Greenfield is living his life just the way he wants a lucrative job at Jameson Security and at night spends his time at the Wicked Horse getting into all kinds of fun. What he never expects is a past barreling into his present.
Leighton Hale has been looking over her shoulder for the last ten years but when it comes to her son Sam she is willing to do whatever it takes, even if that is going back into the past to make her future better.
August & Leighton have a history but what they didn’t realize is that the chemistry is still powerful. They have a lot of heartbreaking moments that they will have to overcome but I think the heartwarming ones will prevail. If any couple can a find a HEA this is the one you hope it happens too.
Yes about time !!
I really enjoyed this book and I’m so happy that we finally get more of the Wicked Horse Club. I’ve felt like it’s been missing a bit in the last few books but it’s back and it was hot and sexy.
August and Leighton are great characters I really liked them. August works for Jameson Security and used to work for the Vegas PD. So this guy is very useful when you need protecting. Leighton now needed it more than ever. But first August needed to know where the hell she had disappeared for over 10 years ago and why she had a different name. August’s nice quiet life was now turning into a crazy whirl wind that he didn’t see coming at all.
Leighton is so strong the things she has had to deal with us madness. Her life got turned upside down so quick but she kept strong for her lil family. When her and her dad had to leave 10 years ago she didn’t think she would ever see August again. He was the luv of her life be she had no choice all them years ago she had to leave and protecting August was one of the things she had to do. It didn’t make it easy for her keeping all those secrets she is just hoping that when telling August what happened and she needed he would help he is her only chance.
This book was full of drama, sexiness and second chances. I would recommend it. The series is really and and this book is a great edition to it. I really liked the story but I did find it ended a lil bit to quick for me after what happened. But over all the story was really good I’m a big fan of second chance romance so I really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to the next book as well bring on the hot billionaire.