Love is in The Bargain

Hi, book buddies :-) It's been a while since I read a book by Lisa Renee Jones. I missed her smart style. No worries. Here is a new book that sheds some light into one intriguing story. 

The Bargain

Series: Dalton Family Trilogy #2

Author: Lisa Renee Jones

Release Date: September 18th, 2025

THE APPEALING PREMISE

Running from the gorgeous, intense billionaire

never seems to work, and I fail miserably again.

It’s not long before our paths and my future

collide, and my little bedtime lie is not so little

anymore and threatens all that I love. And the

only way to save myself, is to get down on my

hands and knees and beg a man my father once

called the devil himself.

MY OPINION

Intense intimacy and deep connection. I felt both of these things deeply while reading this book, part 2 in The Dalton Family trilogy. I've been eagerly awaiting the continuation of Sophia and Ethan's story because their romance is very passionate, yet also laced with emotional turmoil.

One of my favourite things about it is that Sophia's business dreams are paramount in the plot. She's a fashion designer with a store and plans for the future. Ethan is an investor and their relationship is fraught with trust issues, overwhelming feelings and open-hearted conversations. Very engaging.

In this second book, they really open up about everything. They are laying the foundations of their blooming relationship and it's both exhilarating and honest. Family is key as well, so they have to deal with their respective families and the business and emotional circumstances they bring with them.

I found everything to my interest and kept me curious about its evolution. I liked how patient Ethan is, calm and reasonable but also focused, loving and smart. I understand why Sophia is so hesitant to the point of fear. She is risking too much and has to deal with all her vulnerabilities in order to trust completely. I like how this process is going with this couple really talking and making plans for their future.

Things they have been working on really get somewhere towards the end when that nagging advice from Ethan to Sophia ends up happening. In spite of it, it still cuts to the bone. Let's see how it pans out in the next book. Will we have to wait too long? I hope not.

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There's more!

MY ENEMY MY OBSESSION (book one) - AVAILABLE NOW

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SWEET SINNER (book two) - NEW RELEASE

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GOOD GIRL (book three) 

Coming Soon!

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WHO'S THE CLEVER LADY WHO WROTE IT?

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones writes dark, edgy fiction including the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series and the upcoming, crime thriller The Poet. Suzanne Todd (producer of Alice in Wonderland and Bad Mom's) on the INSIDE OUT series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense. 

Prior to publishing Lisa owned a multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women’s Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine. She lives in Colorado with her husband, a cat that talks too much, and a Golden Retriever who is afraid of trash bags.

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Enjoy your reading life :-)

This Wolfish Player needs some love

Hi, book buddies :-) This summer is full of bubbly stories from Whitney G. I dare not miss any ;-)

This is the second novella in the Steamy Latte Reads Collection.

 

Subject: Congratulations! We are thrilled to offer you an advance on your next book!

The moment I got that email, I swore my days of being a broke indie author were officially over.

I bought a new house, traveled, splurged on things I definitely didn’t need… and, um—kind of forgot to actually write the book.

By the time my deadline rolled around, I had almost nothing to show for it. My endless “Just need a little more time for my muse” excuses weren’t cutting it anymore.

So, I swallowed my pride and came clean—while hatching a plan to get “inspiration” and pay back some of the advance at the same time. The plan? Get a job at the very publishing company that gave me the deal, so I could:

 

1) Make money to keep a roof over my head.

2) Start repaying the advance.

3) Gather firsthand material for the office romance I was two years late delivering.

 

It sounded like a good idea… until I actually got the job.

Until I realized the CEO of the publishing house was an arrogant, cunning wolf in a bespoke suit—

The same man I told to f*ck off two nights ago.

The same man I may have thrown a drink on (but that’s a story for another day).

Now I swear being his so-called “intern” is an exercise in hell… and from the way he’s circling me, I have no intention of being his prey.

 

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MY OPINION of WOLFISH PLAYER

I love this kind of novella. I know it's going to be filled with laughs and a challenging couple. Heather and Adrian didn't disappoint. She comes up as a bit unhinged and he cannot be bothered to be polite even if it kills him. However, I smiled and laughed a few times with their belligerent relationship. 

I absolutely loved the office romance combined with the publishing industry. It's crazy fun. Writer's block, launching campaigns and book tours take here a sometimes dreamy and oftentimes chaotic turn. The CEO is a devil and his employees are saints, but they love their work because writing and reading stories is the best thing ever. Yay.

I read the story in one go to enjoy the passion for romance stories, readers's commitment to cliffhangers, the author's wild sense of humor and the twisty ending. Steamy, sardonic, fun. Perfect.

READY TO LOVE IT? 

-amazon-

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Whitney G. is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author. Her books are currently published in over a dozen languages.She lives deep in the Tennessee woods and spends most of her time drinking coffee while penning dirty-talking alpha males.

Find out more about her next project

at www.whitneygbooks.com

Link - Website  - Goodreads  - Facebook - Instagram

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Keep calm and read on.

Warning: Forbidden romance ahead

Hi, book buddies :-) I'm back once more with news about a new book by Whitney G. This time it's not so much on the fun side but on the edgy and emotional. 

This is the third standalone in the angsty/toxic Forbidden Wishes series

 

Truth or dare?

"I dare you to stop pretending like you still want to be a virgin when you're around me…"

 

As much as I wanted to say those words to Emily O'Hara after the night we first met, I never did.

Instead, I dared myself to leave her alone.

 

But I lost that game.

I gave up trying to win.

 

She was the first girl who didn't run when she found out how damaged I was.

I was the first guy who could read through her sexy sarcasm with ease.

 

Our connection was toxic and fiery, but we had to douse the flames before getting any closer.

We realized she could never be mine, and I could never be hers.

 

I was days away from becoming her stepbrother.

 

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I WISH I WOULD'VE WARNED YOU

Genre: Forbidden romance

MY OPINION

Lyrical, provocative and dancing on the edge of dark drama. I'm always down for this author's romcoms, yet when she writes these novels filled with beautiful words and sad themes, she excels and I'm happy.

Forbidden romance between a girl who aspires to become a poet and his soon-to-be stepbrother who's drowning in his dark past. Easy to read, yet packs some intense feelings. Family secrets, toxic entanglements, the clash between public image and private pain. The characters feel a powerful connection, but they have to deal with expectations and self-destruction. Or are there some twists that change everything for them?

I really liked the heat this couple shares, and their undeniable feelings mixed with a terrible family circus. Pretty little poems abound as well as a hard-earned realisation of their worth. 

READY TO LOVE IT? 

-amazon-

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Whitney G. is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author. Her books are currently published in over a dozen languages.She lives deep in the Tennessee woods and spends most of her time drinking coffee while penning dirty-talking alpha males.

Find out more about her next project

at www.whitneygbooks.com

Link - Website  - Goodreads  - Facebook - Instagram

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Keep calm and read on.

A festive cover reveal

Hi, book buddies :-) One of my favourite things to do is share a pretty cover. This time, it's for a very festive reason.  

The cover!

THE OFFICE HOLIDAY

Holiday Homecoming Boxset

Release Date: Friday, November 20, 2025

 

The lovely details:

Three scorching hookups. One unforgettable holiday season. All in one sizzling box set.

Celebrate the season with The Office Holiday, a steamy collection featuring The Office Party, The Office Guest, and The Office Games. From a snowed-in office party gone deliciously off the rails, to a surprise guest in the CEO's private suite, to a holiday competition with very naughty stakes—this trio of standalone novellas turns up the heat on every page.

 One office. Three stories. Zero HR supervision.

Ready to Preorder? 

pre-order The OFFICE HOLIDAY

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And there is more...

THE OFFICE PARTY

FREE SALE

DATES: July 23rd - 27th

READ THE OFFICE PARTY FOR FREE

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Whitney G. is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author. Her books are currently published in over a dozen languages.She lives deep in the Tennessee woods and spends most of her time drinking coffee while penning dirty-talking alpha males.

Find out more about her next project

at www.whitneygbooks.com

Link - Website  - Goodreads  - Facebook - Instagram

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Keep calm and read on.