That being said...

Overall, I liked the books. Shayla Black can really make a scene sizzle. This is my first experience with Lexi Blake and I hope it won't be my last. I thought the story line was interesting. The heroes were the usual types: commitment-phobe, jock, and geek. They truly made an amazing group for the heroine.

That being said...The heroine is supposed to be African American and 26--I did not feel that. She just made too many errors that one only sees in young women written as non-black. I just did not get a feel that the writers understood characteristics of heroines who are mature and black. NO--that doesn't mean she has to talk slang. There was an error of victimization that she accepted--that at 26 NO woman should take.

Someone writes on my wall in blood--IT'S ON!
Lawyer talks to me disrespectfully--IT'S ON!
Person is creepy--IT'S ON!

At a certain age, all women feel an inner strength that will not let any one walk over them. She never followed her instincts--this is typical of a young woman, not one her age. This was not the case here. The heroine stood up to her men, but did not stand up to the right people. Maybe it's just me, but I just like spunkier women. The sex scenes were hot and well done. The storyline was okay as all the characters had growth to complete. Honestly, my favorite was Tate. He was hilarious. I will continue to listen to both Shayla Black and Lexi Blake. This book is 15 hours and I did not skip ahead once. Ryan West was a great choice for the narrator! I loved his voice and he really added to the intimate scenes! Yaay! I really enjoyed the read and do recommend it.

I really hope that I have not offended anyone with my gripes because I did not intend to do so. I wrestled with this review, but in the end, had to be honest. Thanks for reading and I hope this review helped you.

50 of 54 people found this review helpful

Right amount of everything

Narrator did a great job. My only wish is a different voice for Belle. He made her sound too wimpy/needy. She struck me as a stronger woman.

Loved the story. Pleasantly surprised by the humor. The touch of mystery was suspenseful albeit obvious. Good back story on the characters let you get to really know them. And of course the sex was amazing! Nice flow and pace overall.

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Eh, nice but...

They great thing about this series is you go in to it knowing what to expect. The down side is it gets to feel format after a bit of time. Here we are on book six and it feels like the exact same story I have been reading since the beginning of the series. Sassy virgin curvy gal in distress saved by smexy billionaire menage guys with a flare for BDSM, insert different threat to her life and personal drama from the past for both her and the men. Maybe I need a break from this series.

It is still the fun well written series that I have always loved, it just feels too set up and packaged. Anabelle is the kind of gal I love to route for, it was just tough this go around. A high point is her dishy nerd Tate, he would have a serious restraining order if she did not dig him, but he is endearing in his social awkwardness. "I am going to offer her my penis" is definitely my fav line from the whole book!

The story is interesting and engaging, it is just too familiar. The facts are also fairly obvious and totally overlooked by the seemingly intelligent characters. Sorry, I was cranky during the read, I just expected more. I am worried that there is no growth to the series. I hope this book is just a fluke. Both authors are usually wonderful.

The narrative is mixed, we get everybody's POV throughout the story. I like this because it really gets you into all their heads and helps understand their unique perspectives.

The steam is off the charts hot, it just feels very been there done that. If you are more interested in the smexy stuff, this book will suit you. Loads of hot and heavy, pretty much right from the start. You will need several cold showers!

I listened to the audio-book and loved the narrator, Serena Daniels. She does a terrific job with the voices and when she reads the smexy Dom stuff, oh boy! And the accents this time were terrific. She really is a credit to the series and one of the reasons I kept listening.

At this point I think I need a break from this series. One can hope the series gets back to its greatness in the next book.

*** If you found this review at all helpful, please take a moment to let me know. I love reading and sharing my opinions with other readers. I listen at double speed, all my impressions of the narration are from that setting. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! ***

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

WoW just WoW 🔥

Couldn't of been any better ! WoW 🔥 what more could you ask for ghosts , fun and lots of sexy times ? An old New Orleans mansion with ghosts and a mystery to solved along with three sexy men to rock her world ! Who will survive and become her husband one two or all three ? I was up all night listening to this awesome book . It was amazing and I wouldn't say no to listening again it's that good !

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great story but needs a new voice.

I love the series of books, and I've enjoy everyone of them. Listening to this audiobook "Their Virgin Secretary" was a little hard. The performance of the narrator seems more like when you think of the "Mayhem" commercials, it was like each line had to be read completely separate from any other line of the paragraph. It was hard to listen to.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

As good as 50 Shades of Grey!

All I can say Is Amazing! Great narrator! Just bad depiction of black women.

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Hilarious !!!

Tate is an absolutely amazing character .. This is the funniest and sweetest book yet .. Love it and can't wait for more

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

loved it

normally I don't go for male narrator but West was pretty good. looking for the others now

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

super fun and hot. great suspense.

this book had me laughing and gasping and cheering the characters on. it was a fun ride with excellent narration. will be listening to the whole set.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Love this book

What made the experience of listening to Their Virgin Secretary the most enjoyable?

I read some of the reviews on this book and almost past it by, but I am so glad I didn't. In one of the reviews they said that they wouldn't have forgiven Kellan. WHAT!!! I love the dynamic between the three of them. It was really delving deep into their hang ups and that's really true to life. I just loved this book!!

What about Ryan West’s performance did you like?

The narrator was fantastic!!!!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed a lot and Love it.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful