Book Review: Secret Seduction

 

She’s too young. Too reckless. And now she’s my wife.

Vanessa Baker is a temptation with a body made for seduction and secrets swirling in her violet eyes.
There’s no denying that she’s a stunning woman, but she’s a wild card.
Irresistible, unpredictable, and unexpected.
Exactly the kind of trouble I’ve vowed to stay away from.
So, imagine my shock when I wake up in the Bahamas with a ring on my finger and Vanessa in my bed—with no memory of how either got there.
She swears she had no choice. That marrying me was the only way to save herself from a dangerous deal she’d never agreed to.
And now I’m torn between protecting her and resenting her … doing the right thing and wishing I’d never met her.
I don’t trust easily. Not with my heart. Not with my son. And I definitely don’t trust her.
But I bring her home anyway—because her life is at risk. And even though she doesn’t deserve my protection, she has it.
Every day she’s here, charming my son, slipping past my walls, she reminds me of what love is supposed to feel like.
So, what happens when she doesn’t need me anymore … and I still want her anyway?

My Review

Lorenzo may be a big, bad, baddie but he does have a heart of gold. There are only two people that can turn Lorenzo into a softie, and those two people are his son and Vanessa. I love how dedicated Lorenzo is to taking care of his son. It was this kindness that instantly made me fall for him. The other reason is how caring he was towards Vanessa.

As the story progressed, it got hotter and hotter. It was lovely to see Vanessa grow more in tune with herself and in turn she and Lorenzo grew closer. 

Ahh, I really enjoyed this book. This book is both character driven as well as emotionally driven. Lorenzo is a grumpy, morally gray MMC. A steamy read. Let this book be your next read!

A little sneak peek from Lorenzo and Vanessa’s first conversation. 

“Is this seat taken?” 

Lorenzo glances up from his phone and shakes his head.

“Still on daddy duty?” I joke, raising my hand to snag the bartender’s attention. 

We just got back from dinner, and the couples have taken off to their rooms for the night. When Dominick mentioned that it was bad luck to see the bride the night before the wedding, Kane glared and told him that it was bad luck to keep him away from his wife.

Since I wasn’t tired, I went for a walk along the beach, enjoying the fresh air, and on my way back up to my room, I spotted Lorenzo sitting at the bar and figured I should come over and say hi. Who knows? Maybe he’ll be up for a hookup tonight, and I can kick my virginity to the curb and lose my value. 

“Always,” he says, taking a sip of his drink.

“Are you always so talkative, or is it just me?” 

I quirk a brow, and he chuckles, the sound deep and masculine. 

“It’s not you. It’s me,” he says, then grimaces when he realizes what he just said. 

“Tell me how you really feel.” I wink playfully. 

When the bartender comes over, I glance at the cocktail menu and order something I’ve never ordered before. “A screaming orgasm, please.”

Lorenzo glances at me and smirks. 

“What?” I say, feigning innocence. “With all these couples, it’s the only way I’ll have one. Unless …” I trail off, and Lorenzo shakes his head. 

“Hate to burst your bubble … or leave you unsatisfied … but I don’t do hookups.” 

Well, shit. I definitely didn’t take that into consideration. 

I swallow thickly and force out a laugh as the bartender sets my drink down. 

I raise it and lock eyes with Lorenzo. “Then it looks like I’ll be pleasuring myself tonight.” I throw my drink back and get to figuring out a plan B. 

Readers: you can preorder Secret Seduction on Amazon in ebook/paperback as well as preorder the limited special edition on Nikki’s website! 

Amazon links: 

US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLM5QJRD

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FLM5QJRD

CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0FLM5QJRD

Please note: Secret Seduction is not a mafia romance. The book is a dark romance because of its content. Since dark romance can mean different things to different readers, please check the detailed content warnings on my website. Your mental health matters.