I’ve been looking forward to Gabe’s book. Out of all the guys in the series, he’s intrigued me the most and it started with a bang! Literally. The author wasted no time in the beginning and gave us a really hot angry sex scene. Talk about starting at 100 mph!

Even though I liked Gabe the most, I think we needed a bit more grovel from him for McKennas sake. I did like these two together. We’ve been teased by their attraction in the previous books so I was ready for their story.

This was a great series that I can’t help but think we might get another one for Alex? She’s such an intriguing side character and I want to see the man that will snatch her right up.

ARC provided by NetGalley.

Merged review:

I’ve been looking forward to Gabe’s book. Out of all the guys in the series, he’s intrigued me the most and it started with a bang! Literally. The author wasted no time in the beginning and gave us a really hot angry sex scene. Talk about starting at 100 mph!

Even though I liked Gabe the most, I think we needed a bit more grovel from him for McKennas sake. I did like these two together. We’ve been teased by their attraction in the previous books so I was ready for their story.

This was a great series that I can’t help but think we might get another one for Alex? She’s such an intriguing side character and I want to see the man that will snatch her right up.

ARC provided by NetGalley.

4.5 Fast Paced & Thrilling Stars!

“For one second, pain ripples across his features. And it’s pain that affects me on every level, because I’m feeling the same heartache. It’s the type of hurt that is felt deep in the soul, changing how a person perceives the world, building walls to protect the person they used to be.”

“I can’t even make sense of what I’m feeling. It’s like I’m falling, drowning in a sea of all the things I can’t control.”

“I feel it then. It’s there in the tremble of his body, in his strong grip. He wants to touch me. He wants to own me. He wants to make me his for right now. And there is nothing I need more that him right now.”

Wow! What a crazy ride!! Talk about a book that starts off with a bang! Cuffed by His Charm starts off with one heck of a beginning that will have your eyes glued to the pages and your heart feeling like it was ripped out of your chest in the very next breath. This book totally hit the ground running and never looked back.

In Cuffed by His Charm, it’s Gabe’s turn to tell his story. Just like the previous stories in this series, Gabe’s secrets have been released to the tabloids and just when he thinks he has all the answers, he finds out that he couldn’t possibly be more wrong. He has betrayed the one person who doesn’t deserve it. It will become a race against time. Not only must Gabe and company find out who’s behind the tabloid leaks, but he must also prove to McKenna that there is more to him than meets the eye, that McKenna is worth loving and deserves good things to happen to her…With twists and turns around each corner and explosive chemistry that oozes off the pages, you won’t want to miss this latest addition to the Dirty Little Secrets Series.

Cuffed by His Charm is a terrific addition to the Dirty Little Secrets Series. This story hits the ground running and keeps you begging for more. I was captivated by McKenna and Gabe’s story from page one and could not put it down. From sex to intrigue to betrayal and hits that just keep coming, this book certainly keeps you on your toes. I easily devoured this book in one sitting and couldn’t wait to see how Gabe and McKenna’s story played out.

*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, via the publisher and NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review*

Honestly, I am not sure how I felt about this book. I liked the book but I wasn't in love with it. I didn't like that Mckenna was so weak. Gabe used her in the beginning. He was wrong and yet she easily forgave him. Then there was the deadbeat brother Evan that bailed out time and time even if it endangered her own life. I also felt sometimes the chemistry between Kenna and Gabe felt stilted. I found it hard to believe that they were in love. They both spent most of the book thinking about guilt and regret over the other. That it got tiresome for me. I am glad they got their happy ending though. This is my honest opinion while reviewing this book for NetGalley.

Wow, this suspenseful, steamy romance was exciting. It starts with Gabe believing that his employee, McKenna, had sold his secrets to the tabloids. He has been in love with her for awhile, and wanted to make her his, but now feels betrayed. McKenna is in love with Gabe as well, and is hurt that he would believe the worst in her. This is a thrilling and sexy story that will have you guessing what will happen next as they try to unravel the secrets. As they get closer to the truth McKennas life is in danger and Gabe will do whatever it takes to protect her. I didn't read the first book in this series but was able to easily enjoy this book and will definitely check out the earlier books. If you enjoy super hot and sexy romance, you will love this book.

*received in arc in exchange for an honest review**

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Sexy and sinful. Gabe and McKenna’s story does not disappoint with its secrets and mystery. But you will be drawn in by the way these two dance around each other and challenge each other at every turn.

Gabe can’t believe that someone he has trusted us leaked his secret. McKenna has intrigued him from day one, but she has also betrayed him or so he thinks. The one thing that he can’t deny is his attraction for her and they have been flirting for months. Now he is going to take what he wants and ask questions later.

McKenna can’t deny the pull of attraction she feels for Gabe but when he accuses her of leaking his secrets she is devastated. And when he won’t take her denial, she just wants everything to be over so she can move on.

Once Gabe and McKenna find out who is really behind the leak they know they have to follow it through until they find the missing link. Along the way they will turn to each other and find out more about one another. And when they finally piece together everything will they give each other a chance?

This book is a good fit for readers looking for a fast-paced romance between two people who must navigate trust issues and personal growth while dealing with the repercussions of a family member's gambling addiction.

The last in the Dirty Little Secrets series can be read as a standalone (but you'd be missing out on three other great stories!) and was a great way to wrap up the series. While this wasn't my favorite of the four, that does not in any way diminish the enjoyment of this series.

A couple of things did bothered me. My first issue is with Gabe's treatment of McKenna when he believes she's guilty. It's just wrong. McKenna's initial reaction to his behavior is appropriate. But after that? She forgives Gabe way to easily for his actions which makes her look weak.

Further, McKenna's subsequent behavior seems extremely naive for someone with a past like hers. This naivety continues with blind loyalty to her brother even to the extend of putting her in danger for him (enabling his behavior even when she acknowledges that what she's done for her brother has only perpetuated his gambling addiction). And again, her astonishment and reaction of how Ryder, Gabe's friend who owns a very successful security detail company, finds more conclusive evidence during their investigation also makes her look rather naive.

Bright points though? Many and one is Alex, Ryder's second-in-command and computer hacker extraordinaire (amongst other skills!) who is such a strong, capable woman. I enjoyed the way Ryder really looks at Alex as his equal - a very strong asset to his success. I'm hoping she gets a story of her own! Gabe's other friends, Darius and Micah, also add to the story - and will make you want to read about their own stories in this series!

And beyond Gabe's initial behavior, he goes to great lengths to right his wrong with McKenna. He has many facets and shows his intelligence in many different situations. You definitely understand how he became the successful businessman he is.

And the epilogue? Great for tying up this last book in the series!


Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really thought the BDSM content was going to be stronger in this book but it was all about solving the mystery. The romance ended but being the secondary plot rather than the primary.

We all knew this day would come, all the questions answered an end of things, sadness and happiness at the same time... that's what you get when you've read a great series. Cuffed by His Charm is the fourth and final installment in the Dirty Little Secrets series. I must say this might have been my favorite. Gabe O'Keefe has secrets that are being exposed in the tabloids. He is determined to find the source.
McKenna Archer has been playing an increasingly frustrating game of got with her boss Gabe. And like everyone she has secrets to protect. When all is exposed we get to go on a wild ride. Gabe and McKenna have fought their attractions, with their barriers down the flames take over. Even with danger lurking and threats coming from unknown places you can still watch their connection grow.
This was fast paced and well developed characters. Going to miss this group of strong men and the women who completed them.

This is the fourth and final book in this series and I have been anticipating Gabe's story. Gabe and McKenna have been dancing around each other for a couple books and this is their story. Gabe, like the rest of his friends is a strong, dominant character. He has that protective instinct, especially when it comes to McKenna. I thought they was a great chemistry as a couple. McKenna is a bit different that the other love interest in the first three books. Her background and upbringing was not privileged or easy. She has baggage which causes some problems but I like that the author wrote personal growth for her in the end. She realizes it her time now to have love in her life without the fear of being put in danger. She takes the risk for what she wants and breaks free of her past.

I like this author's writing and look forward to reading more from her. I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy provided to me through Netgalley.