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S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed
SECRET Revealed bares all--the final book in the hot bestselling series.
The only thing that Cassie Robichaud has ever really wanted is Will Foret, the love of her life. But when Will discovers that Cassie is part of S.E.C.R.E.T., an underground group devoted to helping women experience their deepest sexual fantasies, Will breaks it off. Heartbroken, Cassie dries her tears and devotes herself to helping the latest S.E.C.R.E.T. recruit, Solange Faraday. Cassie also reignites her relationship with sexy bad-boy Jesse, even if he can never love her as deeply as Will did.
Meanwhile, beautiful, brilliant Solange, a local news anchor and divorced mom, has a great career but a wilting love life. She rekindles long-lost passions, going deeper and hotter than any other S.E.C.R.E.T. candidate before her. Will she find what her heart most desires? And when Will realizes he's made a tragic mistake, will Cassie be able to forgive him? In the end, as both women blossom as sexual beings, they also discover that ecstasy and true love are closer than they ever imagined.
SECRET Revealed is the explosive, sensual and sexually-charged finale to the bestselling S.E.C.R.E.T. trilogy.
The only thing that Cassie Robichaud has ever really wanted is Will Foret, the love of her life. But when Will discovers that Cassie is part of S.E.C.R.E.T., an underground group devoted to helping women experience their deepest sexual fantasies, Will breaks it off. Heartbroken, Cassie dries her tears and devotes herself to helping the latest S.E.C.R.E.T. recruit, Solange Faraday. Cassie also reignites her relationship with sexy bad-boy Jesse, even if he can never love her as deeply as Will did.
Meanwhile, beautiful, brilliant Solange, a local news anchor and divorced mom, has a great career but a wilting love life. She rekindles long-lost passions, going deeper and hotter than any other S.E.C.R.E.T. candidate before her. Will she find what her heart most desires? And when Will realizes he's made a tragic mistake, will Cassie be able to forgive him? In the end, as both women blossom as sexual beings, they also discover that ecstasy and true love are closer than they ever imagined.
SECRET Revealed is the explosive, sensual and sexually-charged finale to the bestselling S.E.C.R.E.T. trilogy.
336 pages, Paperback
First published April 20, 2013
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About the author
L. Marie Adeline
30 books571 followersL. Marie Adeline is the pseudonym for the best-selling author Lisa Gabriele, who has written both novels and non-fiction.
S.E.C.R.E.T., the first installment of an erotic trilogy is published in more than thirty countries. It was a bestseller in several countries, including Canada where it was #1 for several weeks.
S.E.C.R.E.T. Shared, the second installment, was published October 2013.
S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed, the final in the trilogy is out May 2014.
S.E.C.R.E.T., the first installment of an erotic trilogy is published in more than thirty countries. It was a bestseller in several countries, including Canada where it was #1 for several weeks.
S.E.C.R.E.T. Shared, the second installment, was published October 2013.
S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed, the final in the trilogy is out May 2014.
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April 23, 2014
First let me say that this is a review of all three books in this series- The S.E.C.R.E.T, S.E.C.R.E.T Shared and S.E.C.R.E.T Revealed. I was lucky to get an early copy of S.E.C.R.E.T Revealed and I have to say that I loved these books. I enjoyed L. Marie Adeline's style of writing and how her main characters are easy to relate to.
I loved that the three main female candidates that are the focus of these three books all come from different backgrounds and that their senerios/issues they have are ones that any woman could relate to. Being able to relate to each of the these main characters helped me to dive into the story more- I couldn't put the books down. I have a hard time writing reviews because I don't want to give anything away because every reader should experience these stories fresh. I will say this though- I have read my share of romance/erotica and general fiction and I have to say that in my opinion these books should be on every woman's book shelf and should become classics.
I loved that the three main female candidates that are the focus of these three books all come from different backgrounds and that their senerios/issues they have are ones that any woman could relate to. Being able to relate to each of the these main characters helped me to dive into the story more- I couldn't put the books down. I have a hard time writing reviews because I don't want to give anything away because every reader should experience these stories fresh. I will say this though- I have read my share of romance/erotica and general fiction and I have to say that in my opinion these books should be on every woman's book shelf and should become classics.
April 23, 2021
Може би това беше най-лошата книга от поредицата, ясно разбирам защо и не е преведена на Български. Скучно, скучно, скучно - това най-добре описва мнението ми. Четохме 3 книги тъпотия, за да може накрая Каси и Уил да се съберат. Другите герои не ги коментирам, защото ми бяха скучни и не обръщах внимание на историите им. Просто няма какво да кажа друго, то няма и смисъл да си хабя думите - като цяло НЕ ЧЕТЕТЕ ТАЗИ ПОРЕДИЦА!
November 3, 2016
I received an advanced copy of this title through Netgalley.
I really enjoyed this installment much more than the first one. I liked the 2 storylines at once. Kept the reader engaged throughout. I do love a happy ending, and just enough steaminess. I love the message in the book that women don't have to live by the double standard.
{{SPOILER}}
However, all of this empowerment is short lived because both women supposedly "empowered' by S.E.C.R.E.T. in the end marry the gentlemen who made them insecure in the first place. What's up with that?!
I really enjoyed this installment much more than the first one. I liked the 2 storylines at once. Kept the reader engaged throughout. I do love a happy ending, and just enough steaminess. I love the message in the book that women don't have to live by the double standard.
{{SPOILER}}
However, all of this empowerment is short lived because both women supposedly "empowered' by S.E.C.R.E.T. in the end marry the gentlemen who made them insecure in the first place. What's up with that?!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 14, 2016
I'm glad everyone got their happy ending but this book was such a hot mess to me. It was all over the place and melodramatic. I couldn't connect to the story at all. Which disappoints me since I really enjoyed the first book of the trilogy. It feels like the author didn't know how to draw out the original plot into a series.
May 6, 2014
Review: this was a fitting end to this wonderful trilogy! I was a little apprehensive that, being the last book in the trilogy, this book would be a bit of a let down, but it wasn't! It tied up all of the loose ends and was a good solid ending to what has been a great story! I actually didn't realise how much I was waiting for this final book but because the storyline for this series is so compelling and you always always find yourself rooting for Cassie and wanting the best things to happen for her, you too will be waiting for this final installment!
The storyline is very much the same as in the other books except featuring a few more characters and not focusing as much on Cassie and her sex life as in the other novels. It focuses on her romantic relationships and friendships a lot more this time, and her involvement with SECRET is not as much as in the regions novels. Don't worry though, there is still plenty of SECRET action and plenty of hot and steamy sex scenes. One of the best things about these novels is that women are really and truly empowered, they get to take charge of their destiny and it is women helping each other that lead to all the fun and happy things in these novels. Although people may poo poo novels like this because of the high sex content, they really are putting a good message out there about women empowering themselves and supporting other women.
This is the final book in a trilogy and you really do need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one. It's a brilliant book in its own right but to understand Cassie, her relationships and indeed, SECRET itself, you need to have read the first two in the series. Not like this is a hardship though and the whole trilogy is a brilliant read and is so compelling you won't be able to out it down until you've finished the whole thing. Solange is a great addition to the cast list and the men in the novels really come into their own in this book. I honestly can't fault this, it was a fun read with just the right pace, just the right amount of sex and the just the right aww factor at the end!
The storyline is very much the same as in the other books except featuring a few more characters and not focusing as much on Cassie and her sex life as in the other novels. It focuses on her romantic relationships and friendships a lot more this time, and her involvement with SECRET is not as much as in the regions novels. Don't worry though, there is still plenty of SECRET action and plenty of hot and steamy sex scenes. One of the best things about these novels is that women are really and truly empowered, they get to take charge of their destiny and it is women helping each other that lead to all the fun and happy things in these novels. Although people may poo poo novels like this because of the high sex content, they really are putting a good message out there about women empowering themselves and supporting other women.
This is the final book in a trilogy and you really do need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one. It's a brilliant book in its own right but to understand Cassie, her relationships and indeed, SECRET itself, you need to have read the first two in the series. Not like this is a hardship though and the whole trilogy is a brilliant read and is so compelling you won't be able to out it down until you've finished the whole thing. Solange is a great addition to the cast list and the men in the novels really come into their own in this book. I honestly can't fault this, it was a fun read with just the right pace, just the right amount of sex and the just the right aww factor at the end!
April 7, 2014
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars
I've only now just realized that I've read this entire series without a lot of discussion (one might say, in secret--see what I did there?). If I love a book, you'll hear about it. If I hate a book, you'll hear about that, too. If I'm on the fence about a book... you might not hear too much. That's kind of where I am on this series. The best part of this book is the fantasy sequences--and there are A LOT of them--pretty much every other chapter. They are well written and very hot. But, let's face it, I'm not about to start a water cooler chat about the hot sex scene I just read--which might be another reason why this series has failed to appear in my endless book ramblings.
But, I don't think that's it. I don't think I felt a connection to Cassie. I don't think I really cared about her relationship challenges. In fact, as the series wrapped up, I still didn't care much. In other series, ones where I've had that connection with the characters, the epilogues have typically left me with a sense of satisfaction that things have turned out well. I didn't get that here--not that there wasn't resolution, just the lack of emotion that usually comes with it.
Would I recommend it? Yes, I would. I have many friends who'd appreciate the sexiness in these books [so those of you who are reading this, get on it]. And even though I lacked the connection to the characters, the story and plot were interesting and well written.
3.5 stars
I've only now just realized that I've read this entire series without a lot of discussion (one might say, in secret--see what I did there?). If I love a book, you'll hear about it. If I hate a book, you'll hear about that, too. If I'm on the fence about a book... you might not hear too much. That's kind of where I am on this series. The best part of this book is the fantasy sequences--and there are A LOT of them--pretty much every other chapter. They are well written and very hot. But, let's face it, I'm not about to start a water cooler chat about the hot sex scene I just read--which might be another reason why this series has failed to appear in my endless book ramblings.
But, I don't think that's it. I don't think I felt a connection to Cassie. I don't think I really cared about her relationship challenges. In fact, as the series wrapped up, I still didn't care much. In other series, ones where I've had that connection with the characters, the epilogues have typically left me with a sense of satisfaction that things have turned out well. I didn't get that here--not that there wasn't resolution, just the lack of emotion that usually comes with it.
Would I recommend it? Yes, I would. I have many friends who'd appreciate the sexiness in these books [so those of you who are reading this, get on it]. And even though I lacked the connection to the characters, the story and plot were interesting and well written.
May 17, 2025
Погано. Нелогічно і поверхнево. Загалом, як і перші дві книги... Навіть не знаю, чому не закинула цю серію, не те щоб я сподівалася на позитивний розвиток сюжету🙄 Герої залишилися такими ж картонними, як і до цього. Сюжету, як такого, і не має.
Все ж, ця серія закінчена, що не може не радувати 🙂 Книга абсолитно ніяка, хоч і читається максимально легко.
Все ж, ця серія закінчена, що не може не радувати 🙂 Книга абсолитно ніяка, хоч і читається максимально легко.
May 29, 2014
PEPPER & MICHELLE'S JOINT REVIEW
PEPPER: So, I know you are getting sick of me saying this...BUT...
THIS IS THE BEST SERIES OF 2014!!
I loved this fucking series and this book was so god damn good.
MICHELLE: It's amazing. AH.MAZING.
So many twists and turns in this final installment.
I have to be honest. I don't think I’ve ever been so pro- the heroine as I am in this book. There were times where I was really questioning if Will was even good enough for Cassie.
But in the end I just wanted her to be happy...so whatevs.
PEPPER: What? OMG. Will was PERFECT for her. He just had to calm his tits a little. We needed the tension. It was so good. So mature. I want to move to New Orleans. And have maddening sex with mother hugging hot strangers. It's so fucking GENIUS!!
MICHELLE: It really is. I have said it before but it bears repeating. A place like this needs to exist in real life.
Women need to be reminded that they are beautiful, sexual beings that can take hold of their own happiness!!
PEPPER: Can we actually do this? Let's do this. Why are we not making this happen? It seems totally legit. Women need to be empowered. ESPECIALLY sexually.
I mean I loved the story and the sex but what I loved so much was the empowerment and self love this book exudes.
It's like, yeah I like sex. I DESERVE good sex. From strangers. And friends. And whoever. And fuck you if you don't like it. I want to be best friends with L Marie Adleine.
MICHELLE: I totally agree and I also wish we could start a club like this but we’re poor so no.
But beyond that- I also love the deeper messages that run throughout the book.
PEPPER: Oh Lord, I sound trite don't i?
MICHELLE: No you just get excited!
But seriosuly- Like the story with Solange- a new recruit. She enjoys being opened up to new sexual experiences but they help her discover something so much deeper. And with that she can find true happiness.
And then look at Matilda! Her story ends up being so incredibly shocking that I think my heart stopped. In fact- I need her novella or her own book.
PEPPER: OMG. YES! I really felt left unsatisfied with her story. Like I needed more.
MICHELLE: Because she seems so strong and in the end she's just as afraid as her recuits. Blew my mind. And the fact that we see her love interest and some of her back story but not enough!!
PEPPER: Yes- we need like a prequel. How it all got started and how it ends!
Also, I was a little bummed we didn't see Dauphine again in this book. Only for a sec. I wanted more of her and her lover. They were hot.
MICHELLE: They were but I liked having a new recruit. And I really liked focusing on Cassie and Will again.
I really loved how they were ultimately brought together.
PEPPER: I agree. It was fabulous. I was DYING.
I really liked Solange because she was different than Cassie and Dauphine.
Like she had her shit together - I mean sort of in regard to her career and what she thought she wanted out of life
Like i feel like Cassie and Dauphine were actively looking for something different and Solange didn't realize she wanted/needed something different.
MICHELLE: Exactly. It was nice to see. And nice to be reminded that even when we have our shit together there is room for more- we just have to allow it to be a part of our lives.
PEPPER: P.S. I can’t stop thinking about Matilda’s story. How could she end it there.
MICHELLE: I don’t know. I need more. We should stalk her until she writes it for us.
PEPPER: Right?!?
It needs to happen
Prequel, 4th book, whatever. I NEED more
MICHELLE: I know!!
So there you have it lovers. This is easily one of our favorite series EVER. And you need to get on it!
PEPPER: And enter the giveaway for the chance to win that bad ass bracelet everyone in the book has!!
May 1, 2014
Great conclusion to a great series. L. Marie Adeline knows how to write for smart women. Loved it as I knew I would.
Updated April 30th with full review.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC edition of S.E.C.R.E.T Revealed.
For those of you who have been following Cassie's journey in the S.E.C.R.E.T. series I believe you will be well please with the final installment in the trilogy.
All of the same characters from the first two novels appear to continue their stories and we're introduced to the new character Solange Faraday. Solange is a divorced news anchor. She shares custody of her son with her ex and their relationship works remarkably well for a divorced couple. While Solange is extremely successful in her career, she's not so lucky in the love and sex department since her divorce. She's lost her confidence AND her mojo. The one night stands are unfulfilling and she wants more. Introduced to S.E.C.R.E.T. she decides to take her first "Step" to get back her sexiness and her confidence. She wants to find the woman she used to be before becoming career, motherhood and wifely duties took her over. While Solange is on her journey we're still hearing Cassie's story. Cassie is now managing the restaurant aptly named "Cassie" that opened above the cafe. She is still with S.E.C.R.E.T. and continues to be an integral part of their network. She trains new recruits and assists with fantasies. We watch her navigate the relationships with both Jesse and Will and I'm sure we each have our own favourite of who we think she should end up with!
L. Marie even tackles the subject of bullying. Will's niece Claire makes a poor decision and in the day of social media one bad decision is compounded by someone else's thoughtlessness to share on open networks. Clare's attempted suicide brings the situation to a head as the adults around her had no idea what was going on. The story is told very well and I believe Clare's actions are very true to how teems react to situations nowadays.
S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed concludes the trilogy and it ties up everyone's story very nicely. I have to say there's one storyline that I didn't see coming at all but it certainly explained a lot! I know some people don't like the idea of empowering woman by means of sexual encounters but the stories in S.E.C.R.E.T. are about so much more than that. Sex is just the means to an end, a woman needs to feel smart, beautiful, confident and sexy. Tackle those issues and I believe everything else falls into place. S.E.C.R.E.T. introduced us to woman of every shape, colour and professional status. We had a labourer (Cassie), entrepreneur (Dauphine), and professional news anchor (Solange) what does that show? It shows that ALL women deserve a life filled with love, sex, passion and a career we love.
The S.E.C.R.E.T. Trilogy is a very well written series and I for one could see not only Cassie's character growth but the author's joy in telling Cassie's story. At the end of S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed Cassie barely resembles the character we first met in S.E.C.R.E.T.
The title is a lovely play on words...is a secret revealed or is the organizations purpose revealed? You'll have to read it to find out!
I LOVED this series! Well done and I can't wait to read what the author has in store for us next.
Updated April 30th with full review.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC edition of S.E.C.R.E.T Revealed.
For those of you who have been following Cassie's journey in the S.E.C.R.E.T. series I believe you will be well please with the final installment in the trilogy.
All of the same characters from the first two novels appear to continue their stories and we're introduced to the new character Solange Faraday. Solange is a divorced news anchor. She shares custody of her son with her ex and their relationship works remarkably well for a divorced couple. While Solange is extremely successful in her career, she's not so lucky in the love and sex department since her divorce. She's lost her confidence AND her mojo. The one night stands are unfulfilling and she wants more. Introduced to S.E.C.R.E.T. she decides to take her first "Step" to get back her sexiness and her confidence. She wants to find the woman she used to be before becoming career, motherhood and wifely duties took her over. While Solange is on her journey we're still hearing Cassie's story. Cassie is now managing the restaurant aptly named "Cassie" that opened above the cafe. She is still with S.E.C.R.E.T. and continues to be an integral part of their network. She trains new recruits and assists with fantasies. We watch her navigate the relationships with both Jesse and Will and I'm sure we each have our own favourite of who we think she should end up with!
L. Marie even tackles the subject of bullying. Will's niece Claire makes a poor decision and in the day of social media one bad decision is compounded by someone else's thoughtlessness to share on open networks. Clare's attempted suicide brings the situation to a head as the adults around her had no idea what was going on. The story is told very well and I believe Clare's actions are very true to how teems react to situations nowadays.
S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed concludes the trilogy and it ties up everyone's story very nicely. I have to say there's one storyline that I didn't see coming at all but it certainly explained a lot! I know some people don't like the idea of empowering woman by means of sexual encounters but the stories in S.E.C.R.E.T. are about so much more than that. Sex is just the means to an end, a woman needs to feel smart, beautiful, confident and sexy. Tackle those issues and I believe everything else falls into place. S.E.C.R.E.T. introduced us to woman of every shape, colour and professional status. We had a labourer (Cassie), entrepreneur (Dauphine), and professional news anchor (Solange) what does that show? It shows that ALL women deserve a life filled with love, sex, passion and a career we love.
The S.E.C.R.E.T. Trilogy is a very well written series and I for one could see not only Cassie's character growth but the author's joy in telling Cassie's story. At the end of S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed Cassie barely resembles the character we first met in S.E.C.R.E.T.
The title is a lovely play on words...is a secret revealed or is the organizations purpose revealed? You'll have to read it to find out!
I LOVED this series! Well done and I can't wait to read what the author has in store for us next.
December 30, 2014
I really liked the second novel in this series, so my expectations for the final book was quite high. Unfortunately, this instalment of SECRET was by far the weakest for three reasons: a boring will they/won't they theme that has already been explored to death in the first two novels, lame subplots that seem like they would've been good on paper but the execution appears to be half-hearted, and uninteresting sex fantasies. In revisiting characters like Will and Cassie, I wanted to see some real changes in them, not superficial plot points. Also, the sex scenes from the second book were, quite frankly, spectacular. In this novel, though Solange has all these really hot encounters, there's not a point where I feel like she's reopening herself to her erotic side. I feel like she's too empowered or successful to have really been a candidate for this unique group of women's teachings. I will say this: I love the message the author has in regards to how there's a double standard for women when it comes to sexual experience compared to how society and other women view these experiences. If nothing else, this novel does a good service by shutting down the idea of slut shaming. Overall, a decent read, but nowhere near as good as the other novels in this trilogy.
June 24, 2014
Every so often, a series comes around and it not only changes the way you look at romance, it changes the way you want to read. For me, the S.E.C.R.E.T. series has been a game changer. Right from the awe-inspiring book 1 to the heart breaks of book 2 to the jubilation of book 3, this will go down as one of my faves of all time. L. Marie Adeline could have gone in so many different directions for this book, and many of them would have felt valid. However, this ending ticked all my boxes. It lit me up and I'm still tearing up thinking about it. This book not only moved me, it made me dream. From new heroine Solange's personal journey to the poignant resolution for Cassie, Will and Jesse, it all felt so right. I hesitate to call any book perfect, but for me, this series is as perfect as one can get. To say I heartily recommend it is a gross understatement. This is a must-read for anyone who relishes a little fantasy in life.
August 7, 2014
It is a bittersweet moment writing a review of the last book in a much-loved series.
Where S.E.C.R.E.T Shared ends, S.E.C.R.E.T Revealed begins.
Our favorite characters from the two previous books are revisited, Cassie's journey to find her happily ever after continues and Solange Faraday, a new character, partakes in the sensual and extremely hot S.E.C.R.E.T Steps. We are given closure and some surprises on the storylines and not left wondering.
L. Marie gives us the perfect ending to her series, a series about empowering women to explore their sensual sides and to feel beautiful and confident with who they are.
I devoured this book, as I did the first two, of unforgettably breathtaking erotic fantasies and I am very satisfied with my S.E.C.R.E.T experience.
There are not many books that I would read again but I would definitely revisit this trilogy and recommend it to all of the readers (women and men) in my life.
Where S.E.C.R.E.T Shared ends, S.E.C.R.E.T Revealed begins.
Our favorite characters from the two previous books are revisited, Cassie's journey to find her happily ever after continues and Solange Faraday, a new character, partakes in the sensual and extremely hot S.E.C.R.E.T Steps. We are given closure and some surprises on the storylines and not left wondering.
L. Marie gives us the perfect ending to her series, a series about empowering women to explore their sensual sides and to feel beautiful and confident with who they are.
I devoured this book, as I did the first two, of unforgettably breathtaking erotic fantasies and I am very satisfied with my S.E.C.R.E.T experience.
There are not many books that I would read again but I would definitely revisit this trilogy and recommend it to all of the readers (women and men) in my life.
July 26, 2016
I am torn over this series. By this book I started to get bored with the series. I wished the story focused more on Cassie and Will and SECRET. I found myself skipping through Solange's portion of the story. I loved Jesse and would have preferred to read more about Matilda and the others in the group. I also thought that in some parts there was more about the location each character was in then the actual character. I wanted to like this book and series more then I did, but I just couldn't connect with it.
I did enjoy the story line involving Cassie.
Received from NetGalley for honest review.
I did enjoy the story line involving Cassie.
Received from NetGalley for honest review.
April 23, 2014
SECRET Revealed is the third and final installment in the SECRET series by L. Marie Adeline. Here, a new character, Solange, undergoes the secret sisterhood that grants every woman's sexual fantasy. Cassie' s own love story is also wrapped up with her finally finding her own happy ending. A well written, very sensual and erotic novel, SECRET Revealed surpasses the second book with the way the main arc is resolved while still tackling even more daring and erotic fantasies for Solange. A very good ending to a great erotic tale.
*The ARC for this novel was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in return for an honest review*
*The ARC for this novel was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in return for an honest review*
April 21, 2018
I'm a bit torn with this one. I liked Solange and the journey she took, especially liked the step that she turned down and how adamant she was about it. I though the ending she got was perfect for her!
What has me torn was Cassie and the last journey she went on. I liked what Cassie learned about herself, but in this one I felt like she became a door mat to Will leaving me so so with how things ended for Cassie.
The person that really surprised me was Jesse and what we learned about a secret relationship that he had. Didn't see that coming and was glad that he was fighting for it.
What has me torn was Cassie and the last journey she went on. I liked what Cassie learned about herself, but in this one I felt like she became a door mat to Will leaving me so so with how things ended for Cassie.
The person that really surprised me was Jesse and what we learned about a secret relationship that he had. Didn't see that coming and was glad that he was fighting for it.
May 6, 2014
I wanted to write a thoughtful, insightful review of this book, because this series gets a lot of those. It attempts to approach erotica from a feminist perspective, and that’s to be admired and celebrated. And there are those elements of this book, and this series, that I did love — the fact that it addresses the ridiculous double-standard regarding gender and sex; the respect that it gives women of a certain age, but also women of all ages; the nods (however cursory) to timely issues of cyberbullying and diversity in fiction. And then I concluded that I am not the person to do that. Or maybe I’m not the person to do that right now, when my brain is fried by too much work and not enough reflection.
So on a purely hedonistic level, I loved SECRET Revealed. Throughout the series, Adeline’s erotica writing has really matured. In the first novel, I felt her awkwardness. In S.E.C.R.E.T. Shared, I appreciated that she was more comfortable writing the good bits, but some of them were still a bit beyond. In SECRET Revealed, I felt she found the perfect balance of reality and fantasy, she had become much more assured in writing the parts that were once difficult for her, and she was able to more confidently demonstrate the characters’ growth and the story’s development in those scenes. Which kind of made this novel bittersweet for me — just as the author is finding her groove, it’s over.
The story itself: Cassie, whose journey we’ve followed through the series, is still with us. I found her a bit of a nothing in the last book, but that’s changed. She’s fighting for her pride and her self-worth, even though at times I was frustrated with how little she seemed to have learned. But readers can empathize with her struggle to overcome the double-standard that plagues women who take ownership of their sexuality: that they’re branded with demeaning labels and looked down upon for wanting something that men just take and are lauded for taking. This is something that we should be angry, so angry, about, and Cassie is, and she’s fed up enough to do what makes her happy. Which leads to an unusual situation for a “romance” novel, wherein Cassie doesn’t stick to the one guy apparently put on earth just for her (outside of the society, that is), but I like rule-breakers. And honestly, if Adeline didn’t break that romance-novel rule, then the whole idea of fighting the double-standard would kind of be lost. If Cassie doesn’t take responsibility for her satisfaction outside of SECRET, she hasn’t gained everything she could have. In that regard, Cassie’s story in this installment made me very happy.
But Cassies’s character hasn’t grown, which is a problem I had with the second book. Sure, she’s more confident and more sexually adventurous, but she still expects people to do what she wants, like a petulant child. Thankfully, Matilda, the head of SECRET, frequently sets her straight.
Of course, matters aren’t helped for her by Will’s assholery at the end of the second book. In fact, at this point I kind of wonder what his appeal is to her anymore. There’s not enough of him for me to remember why she bothers. He’s not much of a prize either, given what he put Cassie through before their short-lived relationship.
As in SECRET Shared, however, there’s a parallel story. The latest SECRET recruit is Solange, a local news anchor. She’s recognizable, she’s gorgeous but she’s also over forty so she’s “invisible” (it’s true!), and she’s a divorced single mom. She shouldn’t get involved with SECRET for so many reasons, but she’s also the perfect candidate. (Incidentally, she’s a woman of colour. I don’t want to make a big deal about this, because the book doesn’t and shouldn’t have to. There are many black characters in this series because it would be just plain weird if there weren’t. But given the recent focus on the need for books that accurately reflect readers’ diversity, I’ll point out that many of the characters are black and many are white and some are celebrities, which I believe is a whole other species, and everyone has sex with everyone and hooray for that!)
SECRET Revealed is all about second chances. I love Solange’s second chance, I really do. Some of the things she does to get there kind of creeped me out, but I can’t honestly say I wouldn’t make the same choices if given the chance. Her story is exciting for the experiences she has but also universal for the emotions behind them. Her character is smart, sexy, and strong, but she’s also vulnerable —she’s a woman, after all, and no matter how respected she is in public, in private she’s subject to the same patronization and sexism and parental guilt any other woman is.
Some readers will be invested in Cassie and Will’s story and love that it continues. Others will enjoy Solange’s story and all its lovely, redemptive angles. Everyone should appreciate that a story of sexual discovery can be mature and insightful as well as major freaking hot.
Lila
Reviewed from ARC. Published by Broadway Books May 6, 2014.
Full review at nomdeplumepress.wordpress.com.
So on a purely hedonistic level, I loved SECRET Revealed. Throughout the series, Adeline’s erotica writing has really matured. In the first novel, I felt her awkwardness. In S.E.C.R.E.T. Shared, I appreciated that she was more comfortable writing the good bits, but some of them were still a bit beyond. In SECRET Revealed, I felt she found the perfect balance of reality and fantasy, she had become much more assured in writing the parts that were once difficult for her, and she was able to more confidently demonstrate the characters’ growth and the story’s development in those scenes. Which kind of made this novel bittersweet for me — just as the author is finding her groove, it’s over.
The story itself: Cassie, whose journey we’ve followed through the series, is still with us. I found her a bit of a nothing in the last book, but that’s changed. She’s fighting for her pride and her self-worth, even though at times I was frustrated with how little she seemed to have learned. But readers can empathize with her struggle to overcome the double-standard that plagues women who take ownership of their sexuality: that they’re branded with demeaning labels and looked down upon for wanting something that men just take and are lauded for taking. This is something that we should be angry, so angry, about, and Cassie is, and she’s fed up enough to do what makes her happy. Which leads to an unusual situation for a “romance” novel, wherein Cassie doesn’t stick to the one guy apparently put on earth just for her (outside of the society, that is), but I like rule-breakers. And honestly, if Adeline didn’t break that romance-novel rule, then the whole idea of fighting the double-standard would kind of be lost. If Cassie doesn’t take responsibility for her satisfaction outside of SECRET, she hasn’t gained everything she could have. In that regard, Cassie’s story in this installment made me very happy.
But Cassies’s character hasn’t grown, which is a problem I had with the second book. Sure, she’s more confident and more sexually adventurous, but she still expects people to do what she wants, like a petulant child. Thankfully, Matilda, the head of SECRET, frequently sets her straight.
Of course, matters aren’t helped for her by Will’s assholery at the end of the second book. In fact, at this point I kind of wonder what his appeal is to her anymore. There’s not enough of him for me to remember why she bothers. He’s not much of a prize either, given what he put Cassie through before their short-lived relationship.
As in SECRET Shared, however, there’s a parallel story. The latest SECRET recruit is Solange, a local news anchor. She’s recognizable, she’s gorgeous but she’s also over forty so she’s “invisible” (it’s true!), and she’s a divorced single mom. She shouldn’t get involved with SECRET for so many reasons, but she’s also the perfect candidate. (Incidentally, she’s a woman of colour. I don’t want to make a big deal about this, because the book doesn’t and shouldn’t have to. There are many black characters in this series because it would be just plain weird if there weren’t. But given the recent focus on the need for books that accurately reflect readers’ diversity, I’ll point out that many of the characters are black and many are white and some are celebrities, which I believe is a whole other species, and everyone has sex with everyone and hooray for that!)
SECRET Revealed is all about second chances. I love Solange’s second chance, I really do. Some of the things she does to get there kind of creeped me out, but I can’t honestly say I wouldn’t make the same choices if given the chance. Her story is exciting for the experiences she has but also universal for the emotions behind them. Her character is smart, sexy, and strong, but she’s also vulnerable —she’s a woman, after all, and no matter how respected she is in public, in private she’s subject to the same patronization and sexism and parental guilt any other woman is.
Some readers will be invested in Cassie and Will’s story and love that it continues. Others will enjoy Solange’s story and all its lovely, redemptive angles. Everyone should appreciate that a story of sexual discovery can be mature and insightful as well as major freaking hot.
Lila
Reviewed from ARC. Published by Broadway Books May 6, 2014.
Full review at nomdeplumepress.wordpress.com.
November 14, 2017
סיכום של הסדרה, בזבוז זמן.. קראתי את כולה רק כדאי לדעת עם מי הגיבורה הראשית תהיה ...
כמובן שהסוף היה צפוי ומעפן.
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כמובן שהסוף היה צפוי ומעפן.
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May 29, 2014
PEPPER & MICHELLE'S JOINT REVIEW
PEPPER: So, I know you are getting sick of me saying this...BUT...
THIS IS THE BEST SERIES OF 2014!!
I loved this fucking series and this book was so god damn good.
MICHELLE: It's amazing. AH.MAZING.
So many twists and turns in this final installment.
I have to be honest. I don't think I’ve ever been so pro- the heroine as I am in this book. There were times where I was really questioning if Will was even good enough for Cassie.
But in the end I just wanted her to be happy...so whatevs.
PEPPER: What? OMG. Will was PERFECT for her. He just had to calm his tits a little. We needed the tension. It was so good. So mature. I want to move to New Orleans. And have maddening sex with mother hugging hot strangers. It's so fucking GENIUS!!
MICHELLE: It really is. I have said it before but it bears repeating. A place like this needs to exist in real life.
Women need to be reminded that they are beautiful, sexual beings that can take hold of their own happiness!!
PEPPER: Can we actually do this? Let's do this. Why are we not making this happen? It seems totally legit. Women need to be empowered. ESPECIALLY sexually.
I mean I loved the story and the sex but what I loved so much was the empowerment and self love this book exudes.
It's like, yeah I like sex. I DESERVE good sex. From strangers. And friends. And whoever. And fuck you if you don't like it. I want to be best friends with L Marie Adleine.
MICHELLE: I totally agree and I also wish we could start a club like this but we’re poor so no.
But beyond that- I also love the deeper messages that run throughout the book.
PEPPER: Oh Lord, I sound trite don't i?
MICHELLE: No you just get excited!
But seriosuly- Like the story with Solange- a new recruit. She enjoys being opened up to new sexual experiences but they help her discover something so much deeper. And with that she can find true happiness.
And then look at Matilda! Her story ends up being so incredibly shocking that I think my heart stopped. In fact- I need her novella or her own book.
PEPPER: OMG. YES! I really felt left unsatisfied with her story. Like I needed more.
MICHELLE: Because she seems so strong and in the end she's just as afraid as her recuits. Blew my mind. And the fact that we see her love interest and some of her back story but not enough!!
PEPPER: Yes- we need like a prequel. How it all got started and how it ends!
Also, I was a little bummed we didn't see Dauphine again in this book. Only for a sec. I wanted more of her and her lover. They were hot.
MICHELLE: They were but I liked having a new recruit. And I really liked focusing on Cassie and Will again.
I really loved how they were ultimately brought together.
PEPPER: I agree. It was fabulous. I was DYING.
I really liked Solange because she was different than Cassie and Dauphine.
Like she had her shit together - I mean sort of in regard to her career and what she thought she wanted out of life
Like i feel like Cassie and Dauphine were actively looking for something different and Solange didn't realize she wanted/needed something different.
MICHELLE: Exactly. It was nice to see. And nice to be reminded that even when we have our shit together there is room for more- we just have to allow it to be a part of our lives.
PEPPER: P.S. I can’t stop thinking about Matilda’s story. How could she end it there.
MICHELLE: I don’t know. I need more. We should stalk her until she writes it for us.
PEPPER: Right?!?
It needs to happen
Prequel, 4th book, whatever. I NEED more
MICHELLE: I know!!
So there you have it lovers. This is easily one of our favorite series EVER. And you need to get on it!
PEPPER: And enter the giveaway for the chance to win that bad ass bracelet everyone in the book has!!
April 5, 2014
I flat out loved this book... I was given an advanced copy of this book for my promise to review it honestly.... and I honestly LOVED it. This is absolutely one of my favorite book series ever. I loved the originality of the first story and the characters that we revisit in each book. This books new heroine is Solange. She is a beautiful, formidable divorced mother of one. She has made her career her life (that and her son Gus), her sexual being has pretty much been shelved as she has been too busy to "worry" with that. Her ex husband Julius and she have a pretty civilized divorce, they joint parent..but she is all about appearances that she not appear "too beautiful" to be taken seriously, too silly to be considered true in her career when she falls into the opportunity of a lifetime when she is asked to join S.e.c.r.e.t. We are also blessed with coming back home to Cassie/Will/Jesse....along with Pauline and Matilda....Dell and all the others from previous books. After reading the first one I wrote a desperate note to the author almost begging for the promise of a HEA... she was cagey but firm that I would get a HEA, but she did not guarantee that it would be the one that I (after book 1) hoped for...either way as after book 2 I wanted a different HEA... darn you L. Marie as soon as I figure it out , you flip the heroes on me and I am (myself) flip flopping between Will and Jesse like a fish on dry bank. I can tell you I paused the book on several plot twists as I wanted to savor them as well as the nervous knot in my gut in wondering what would happen AFTER that twist. I found I raced toward the end after restarting it for the final time only to pause and freak as it was about to end... (yeah you cant please me...lol...hurry hurry..stop stop...lol). I will be out the day the physical book is released as much asI adore kindle books... I am a book book gal... I wanna hold it and keep it and since I have all the others in book form I justify this and perhaps may buy a second copy to lend or give to a friend as YOU WILL NOT EVER get my copies from me. Bravo!!!!!!
June 3, 2014
4.5 stars
Delicious and satisfying, fun and sexy, serious and heartwarming. These are some of the words I use to describe the whole S.E.C.R.E.T. series. Secret Revealed is the third and final book in the S.E.C.R.E.T. trilogy and once again, I was taken with the essence of the story, the characters and the way the stories were told, that of women awakening their full sensual potential, finding sexual self confidence and moving into their true goddess nature.
Book One centred around Cassie's awakening, Book 2 introduced us to Dauphene, and now in Book Three we meet Solange, who wants to awaken and embrace her true feminine essence. Cassie's story is the common thread throughout the series and, while Book Two and Three highlight Dauphene and Solange's journey, we are still following Cassie's story which I was hungry for and I love how much we get to know her.
What I really love about this series is that although the women are in S.E.C.R.E.T for the same reason, they all are completely different personalities and each fantasy has it's own unique flavour, each woman's individual needs are infused into each fantasy setting, which kept me enthralled throughout. Watching them find their inner strength and confidence was so so good and the fantasy scenes, well they were hot and heavy, hedonic and every woman's fantasy of how to feel cherished, sensual and desired.
I really like the way this author writes, developing each character beautifully and approaching each situation with sensual ease, inviting us to immerse ourselves in the world of the S.E.C.R.E.T organisation and investing ourselves in the characters emotions and experiences. This is not just a book about sexual fantasies, there are solid stories going on, making my connection to the characters stronger and I found it easy to relate to the characters and found them all really engaging. I really don't want to say too much more about the storyline. You really have to start at book One and find out for yourself but I will say this. You will not be disappointed.
copy kindly provided by Netgalley and the publisher
Delicious and satisfying, fun and sexy, serious and heartwarming. These are some of the words I use to describe the whole S.E.C.R.E.T. series. Secret Revealed is the third and final book in the S.E.C.R.E.T. trilogy and once again, I was taken with the essence of the story, the characters and the way the stories were told, that of women awakening their full sensual potential, finding sexual self confidence and moving into their true goddess nature.
Book One centred around Cassie's awakening, Book 2 introduced us to Dauphene, and now in Book Three we meet Solange, who wants to awaken and embrace her true feminine essence. Cassie's story is the common thread throughout the series and, while Book Two and Three highlight Dauphene and Solange's journey, we are still following Cassie's story which I was hungry for and I love how much we get to know her.
What I really love about this series is that although the women are in S.E.C.R.E.T for the same reason, they all are completely different personalities and each fantasy has it's own unique flavour, each woman's individual needs are infused into each fantasy setting, which kept me enthralled throughout. Watching them find their inner strength and confidence was so so good and the fantasy scenes, well they were hot and heavy, hedonic and every woman's fantasy of how to feel cherished, sensual and desired.
I really like the way this author writes, developing each character beautifully and approaching each situation with sensual ease, inviting us to immerse ourselves in the world of the S.E.C.R.E.T organisation and investing ourselves in the characters emotions and experiences. This is not just a book about sexual fantasies, there are solid stories going on, making my connection to the characters stronger and I found it easy to relate to the characters and found them all really engaging. I really don't want to say too much more about the storyline. You really have to start at book One and find out for yourself but I will say this. You will not be disappointed.
copy kindly provided by Netgalley and the publisher
September 9, 2016
Η τριλογία SECRET, είναι από εκείνες τις σειρές όπου διαβάζεται εύκολα και γρήγορα. Δεν πραγματεύεται κάποιο σοβαρό κοινωνικό θέμα και σκοπός της δεν είναι να προβληματίσει αλλά να ψυχαγωγήσει.
Έτσι ακριβώς λοιπόν, απόλαυσα στο έπακρο την αισθησιακή ατμόσφαιρα και τις περιπέτειες των ηρώων αν και κάποιες φορές αυτές κατέληγαν να γίνουν κωμικές και κάπως ανυπόστατες. Ωστόσο, έχω μάθει να αξιολογώ αναγνωστικά το κάθε βιβλίο ανάλογα με αυτό που μου προσφέρει ενώ παράλληλα δεν θα μπορούσα να έχω μεγαλύτερες απαιτήσεις γνωρίζοντας εξ’ αρχής τι ήταν αυτό που θα διάβαζα.
Το SECRET με κέρδισε σε γενικές γραμμές αν και το τελευταίο βιβλίο ήταν εκείνο που μου άρεσε λιγότερο και εξηγώ αμέσως τους λόγους. Πρώτον, πιστεύω πως η ιστορία της Κέισι που είναι και η βασική πρωταγωνίστρια όλης της σειράς, θα μπορούσε κάλλιστα να ειπωθεί σε δύο βιβλία το πολύ. Δεν ήταν ανάγκη όλα αυτά τα τόσα πολλά σκαμπανεβάσματα στην ιστορία της με τον Γουίλ που εδώ που τα λέμε δεν είχαν καμιά ουσιαστική βάση. Κι εκείνο που με ενόχλησε είναι το ότι δεν είδαμε ποτέ μα ποτέ το ζευγάρι αυτό, σε κανένα βιβλίο να κάνει μια ουσιαστική συζήτηση. Με λίγα λόγια, ήθελα να δω την Κέισι να εξηγεί στον Γουίλ με θάρρος και σθένος την έννοια, την ουσία και τη σημασία του SECRET όπως και τις αλλαγές που αυτό επέφερε στη ζωή της. Αναγνωρίζω πως ίσως η συγγραφέας ήθελε να το περάσει έμμεσα με την τελική – μεταξύ τους σεξουαλική σκηνή αλλά προσωπικά δεν κατάφερε να με πείσει.
Έπειτα, η δεύτερη κεντρική ηρωίδα του τρίτου μέρους, η Σολάνζ, μου ήταν θα έλεγα κάπως αδιάφορη. Δεν ένιωσα ούτε στο ελάχιστο πως αυτή η γυναίκα είχε ανάγκη το SECRET και πολλές από τις πράξεις και τις ενέργειες της ήταν αδικαιολόγητες.
Παρ’ όλα αυτά, το SECRET στο σύνολο του, ήταν μια σειρά για τα δικά μου γούστα οπότε δεν θα ρίξω τη βαθμολογία μου γι’ αυτό το βιβλίο στα τρία αστεράκια και θα το βαθμολογήσω συνολικά με τέσσερα.
Προτείνεται σε όσους αγαπούν την κατηγορία erotica που θα διαβάσουν τα βιβλία με ανοιχτό μυαλό χωρίς όμως να πέσουν στην παγίδα της σύγκρισης με άλλες διάσημες ιστορίες, βλ. Πενήντα αποχρώσεις του γκρι.
Έτσι ακριβώς λοιπόν, απόλαυσα στο έπακρο την αισθησιακή ατμόσφαιρα και τις περιπέτειες των ηρώων αν και κάποιες φορές αυτές κατέληγαν να γίνουν κωμικές και κάπως ανυπόστατες. Ωστόσο, έχω μάθει να αξιολογώ αναγνωστικά το κάθε βιβλίο ανάλογα με αυτό που μου προσφέρει ενώ παράλληλα δεν θα μπορούσα να έχω μεγαλύτερες απαιτήσεις γνωρίζοντας εξ’ αρχής τι ήταν αυτό που θα διάβαζα.
Το SECRET με κέρδισε σε γενικές γραμμές αν και το τελευταίο βιβλίο ήταν εκείνο που μου άρεσε λιγότερο και εξηγώ αμέσως τους λόγους. Πρώτον, πιστεύω πως η ιστορία της Κέισι που είναι και η βασική πρωταγωνίστρια όλης της σειράς, θα μπορούσε κάλλιστα να ειπωθεί σε δύο βιβλία το πολύ. Δεν ήταν ανάγκη όλα αυτά τα τόσα πολλά σκαμπανεβάσματα στην ιστορία της με τον Γουίλ που εδώ που τα λέμε δεν είχαν καμιά ουσιαστική βάση. Κι εκείνο που με ενόχλησε είναι το ότι δεν είδαμε ποτέ μα ποτέ το ζευγάρι αυτό, σε κανένα βιβλίο να κάνει μια ουσιαστική συζήτηση. Με λίγα λόγια, ήθελα να δω την Κέισι να εξηγεί στον Γουίλ με θάρρος και σθένος την έννοια, την ουσία και τη σημασία του SECRET όπως και τις αλλαγές που αυτό επέφερε στη ζωή της. Αναγνωρίζω πως ίσως η συγγραφέας ήθελε να το περάσει έμμεσα με την τελική – μεταξύ τους σεξουαλική σκηνή αλλά προσωπικά δεν κατάφερε να με πείσει.
Έπειτα, η δεύτερη κεντρική ηρωίδα του τρίτου μέρους, η Σολάνζ, μου ήταν θα έλεγα κάπως αδιάφορη. Δεν ένιωσα ούτε στο ελάχιστο πως αυτή η γυναίκα είχε ανάγκη το SECRET και πολλές από τις πράξεις και τις ενέργειες της ήταν αδικαιολόγητες.
Παρ’ όλα αυτά, το SECRET στο σύνολο του, ήταν μια σειρά για τα δικά μου γούστα οπότε δεν θα ρίξω τη βαθμολογία μου γι’ αυτό το βιβλίο στα τρία αστεράκια και θα το βαθμολογήσω συνολικά με τέσσερα.
Προτείνεται σε όσους αγαπούν την κατηγορία erotica που θα διαβάσουν τα βιβλία με ανοιχτό μυαλό χωρίς όμως να πέσουν στην παγίδα της σύγκρισης με άλλες διάσημες ιστορίες, βλ. Πενήντα αποχρώσεις του γκρι.
May 8, 2014
Having been a HUGE FAN of the SECRET trilogy so far (S.E.C.R.E.T. and S.E.C.R.E.T. Shared), I was eagerly anticipating the third and final part of the series, S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed!
In S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed, we meet up again with Cassie, who had been with us since book one. All Cassie has ever wanted is Will Foret and his love. But when she finally had him, he discovered Cassie’s role in S.E.C.R.E.T., the underground group devoted to helping women experience their deepest sexual fantasies, and his reaction crushed Cassie. Now Cassie has devoted herself to helping new S.E.C.R.E.T. recruit Solange, a stunning woman who has a great career but needs a helping hand with her love life. As both women go on their journeys, will they find what they desire and want the most?
I was very keen to know where Cassie’s journey would take her in this book. Having been by Cassie’s side since the first book, I really thought of her as a friend and she was someone that I had very much bonded with over every novel, and so I was eager to continue this part with her. It felt like meeting up with one of my best friends, and I rooted for her throughout as I desperately wanted her to get the outcome she so wanted and deserved.
I also really liked the new character Solange, I liked her personality and her first encounter as part of S.E.C.R.E.T. drew me in to her story straight away. There is a lot of steamy and passionate moments, and personally I think this book was the hottest of them all – L. Marie Adeline really wrote some fantastic scenes and I know her readers will be THRILLED with them like I was!
For me, S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed is the highlight of all three books – it was EVERYTHING I had hoped it would be and more! S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed is passionate, sizzling, steamy and has a brilliant storyline that will keep you gripped until the last page – this is a great ending to the S.E.C.R.E.T. series. Wow.
In S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed, we meet up again with Cassie, who had been with us since book one. All Cassie has ever wanted is Will Foret and his love. But when she finally had him, he discovered Cassie’s role in S.E.C.R.E.T., the underground group devoted to helping women experience their deepest sexual fantasies, and his reaction crushed Cassie. Now Cassie has devoted herself to helping new S.E.C.R.E.T. recruit Solange, a stunning woman who has a great career but needs a helping hand with her love life. As both women go on their journeys, will they find what they desire and want the most?
I was very keen to know where Cassie’s journey would take her in this book. Having been by Cassie’s side since the first book, I really thought of her as a friend and she was someone that I had very much bonded with over every novel, and so I was eager to continue this part with her. It felt like meeting up with one of my best friends, and I rooted for her throughout as I desperately wanted her to get the outcome she so wanted and deserved.
I also really liked the new character Solange, I liked her personality and her first encounter as part of S.E.C.R.E.T. drew me in to her story straight away. There is a lot of steamy and passionate moments, and personally I think this book was the hottest of them all – L. Marie Adeline really wrote some fantastic scenes and I know her readers will be THRILLED with them like I was!
For me, S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed is the highlight of all three books – it was EVERYTHING I had hoped it would be and more! S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed is passionate, sizzling, steamy and has a brilliant storyline that will keep you gripped until the last page – this is a great ending to the S.E.C.R.E.T. series. Wow.
August 5, 2016
Copy provided via Netgalley
Argh, I can't believe this is the final book in the Secret series! The concept has been really enjoyable as has reading about Cassie's exploits.
Now a confident woman Cassie thinks she has it all, the man, the job and a happy life but it all comes tumbling down when Will finds out about S.E.C.R.E.T.
S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed follows Cassie once again as she tries to come to terms without Will and but again the gorgeous Jesse makes a reappearance into her life (although in this book he was a bit of a moody jerk and irritated me somewhat, but hey, that's just me!).
The new S.E.C.R.E.T. nominee is Solange Faraday, a well-known personality who is confident and powerful but lonely having separated from her husband after the birth of their child. Needless to say, Solange's STEPS are *cough* rather HOT and STEAMY but is she truly over the man she loved and lost, her ex-husband Julius?
The enigmatic Pierre Castille also plays a part in this book but I found his parting gift a little unbelievable, especially after he had been such a moron in book 2.
For me personally, I felt like there was a little too much going on in this book, you had Cassie, Will, Claire, Solange, Julius, & Jesse all with a story to tell and trying to keep up with each of them made the story lack continuity at times. That said, I still enjoyed each of them immensely.
So what's next for L Marie Adeline? Surely this isn't the end of this writer's pseudonym. I hope not!
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Argh, I can't believe this is the final book in the Secret series! The concept has been really enjoyable as has reading about Cassie's exploits.
Now a confident woman Cassie thinks she has it all, the man, the job and a happy life but it all comes tumbling down when Will finds out about S.E.C.R.E.T.
S.E.C.R.E.T. Revealed follows Cassie once again as she tries to come to terms without Will and but again the gorgeous Jesse makes a reappearance into her life (although in this book he was a bit of a moody jerk and irritated me somewhat, but hey, that's just me!).
The new S.E.C.R.E.T. nominee is Solange Faraday, a well-known personality who is confident and powerful but lonely having separated from her husband after the birth of their child. Needless to say, Solange's STEPS are *cough* rather HOT and STEAMY but is she truly over the man she loved and lost, her ex-husband Julius?
The enigmatic Pierre Castille also plays a part in this book but I found his parting gift a little unbelievable, especially after he had been such a moron in book 2.
For me personally, I felt like there was a little too much going on in this book, you had Cassie, Will, Claire, Solange, Julius, & Jesse all with a story to tell and trying to keep up with each of them made the story lack continuity at times. That said, I still enjoyed each of them immensely.
So what's next for L Marie Adeline? Surely this isn't the end of this writer's pseudonym. I hope not!
Reviewed on behalf of Jezabell Girl & Friends...
Email: jezabellgirlandfriends@gmail.com
Web: http://jezabellgirlandfriends.com
FB: http://facebook.com/jezabellgirlandfr...
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Jezabell_girl
May 28, 2014
S.E.C.R.E.T. REVEALED by L. Marie Adeline is the finale in the S.E.C.R.E.T. Trilolgy, an Erotica Contemporary Romance, set in none other than New Orleans. #3 in the S.E.C.R.E.T. Trilogy, while, it can be read as a stand alone. I would recommend reading all three in order. See, “S.E.C.R.E.T.” and “S.E.C.R.E.T. Shared”.
This trilogy follows, Cassie Robichaud and the secret world of S.E.C.R.E.T. “An underground group devoted to helping women experience their deepest sexual fantasies.” This story bares all, and is the finale to a hot, sexy, erotic trilogy.
In this one, we are introduced to the S.E.C.R.E.T latest recruit, Solange Faraday. We also re-visit with, Matilda, Jesse and of course Will, whom Cassie was deeply attracted too in the previous books. Then there is a teenager, Claire, who has peer pressure from her friends.
Cassie must chose between Will and Jesse. Will, she thought was the love of her life, but she is left heartbroken. This story is more than casual sex, it is emotional, compelling and intriguing. Will Cassie ever find her HEA ending? Who will she finally chose? Will her former lover, Will forgive her and come back? Oh, and what is brewing between Matilda and Jesse,(older woman and younger male)? These are just a few of the questions answered in this finale.
This is a powerful story of forgiveness, sexual chemistry, sexual awakening, and transformation. A wonderful read! Please be aware, it is sexually charged, and may not appeal to some readers. It is an Erotica Romance, after all. Well written! The sex scenes are written with taste, but explicitly graphic. Great finale! Received for an honest review.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: Wild Ride
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
This trilogy follows, Cassie Robichaud and the secret world of S.E.C.R.E.T. “An underground group devoted to helping women experience their deepest sexual fantasies.” This story bares all, and is the finale to a hot, sexy, erotic trilogy.
In this one, we are introduced to the S.E.C.R.E.T latest recruit, Solange Faraday. We also re-visit with, Matilda, Jesse and of course Will, whom Cassie was deeply attracted too in the previous books. Then there is a teenager, Claire, who has peer pressure from her friends.
Cassie must chose between Will and Jesse. Will, she thought was the love of her life, but she is left heartbroken. This story is more than casual sex, it is emotional, compelling and intriguing. Will Cassie ever find her HEA ending? Who will she finally chose? Will her former lover, Will forgive her and come back? Oh, and what is brewing between Matilda and Jesse,(older woman and younger male)? These are just a few of the questions answered in this finale.
This is a powerful story of forgiveness, sexual chemistry, sexual awakening, and transformation. A wonderful read! Please be aware, it is sexually charged, and may not appeal to some readers. It is an Erotica Romance, after all. Well written! The sex scenes are written with taste, but explicitly graphic. Great finale! Received for an honest review.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: Wild Ride
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
February 7, 2015
If three can share a secret if two are dead, then three books can be named S.E.C.R.E.T. if two are bad.
This book made me so sad. The first was so strong. But this was, ugh, heavy handed with it's pro-sex message and approaching unbelievable. It was cool with everyone to guilt Cassie into accepting Will into their sex club? No. Pierre had a change of heart after he attempted to rape Solange? No. Jesse and Matilda? That kinda came out of no where. Were there any clues to that in the first, when Jesse was willing to leave S.E.C.R.E.T. for Cassie? None that I remember.
I did not like how Cassie ended up with Will. I guess there were just too many "Will's a douche" moments in the first two for me to be willing to forgive him.
I liked Solange's story. I liked how her focus was (unknowingly) rekindling the relationship with her ex-husband. I liked how the book dealt with an older (well, older than me and older than most woman considered sexy) woman being sexy. That it's not something reserved for 20-somethings.
This book made me so sad. The first was so strong. But this was, ugh, heavy handed with it's pro-sex message and approaching unbelievable. It was cool with everyone to guilt Cassie into accepting Will into their sex club? No. Pierre had a change of heart after he attempted to rape Solange? No. Jesse and Matilda? That kinda came out of no where. Were there any clues to that in the first, when Jesse was willing to leave S.E.C.R.E.T. for Cassie? None that I remember.
I did not like how Cassie ended up with Will. I guess there were just too many "Will's a douche" moments in the first two for me to be willing to forgive him.
I liked Solange's story. I liked how her focus was (unknowingly) rekindling the relationship with her ex-husband. I liked how the book dealt with an older (well, older than me and older than most woman considered sexy) woman being sexy. That it's not something reserved for 20-somethings.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 20, 2014
Always a bittersweet moment to write a review of a last book in a series, Cassie’s journey to her happily ever after was one of great sex, empowerment, fabulous food, exotic locations and the core of women helping women. After reading the first book in the series I begged a few of my friends to join me in completing the series. I have to thank L. Marie, as this story inspired me to return back to my close group of friends whose friendship I’ve let myself be too busy to maintain. It was great getting together discussing Will being an A hole and debating between Team Will or Team Jessie. We had so much fun fanning ourselves over the Steps. We loved having characters our age and that have real jobs.
I know it’s strange but an erotic series of books reminded me of the importance to have strong women in my life that are here to support me. A big thank you to L. Marie for this message.
I know it’s strange but an erotic series of books reminded me of the importance to have strong women in my life that are here to support me. A big thank you to L. Marie for this message.
November 1, 2016
Det jeg allerbedst kan lide ved denne trilogi er, at den trods sin genre "erotisk litteratur", handler om mre end sex. Den handler om stærke og selvstændige kvinder, der er i en udvikling, mere end naive og undertrykte kvinder der falder i svime over mændenes charme og flotte kroppe. Det trætter mig efterhånden, at læse om kvinder i deres begærs vold, der reagerer fysisk på en mands blotte tilstedeværelse...
Denne bogserie kan mere end det, og jeg vil derfor anbefale den som erotisk litteratur, der måske nok ikke er realistisk (-hemmeligt selskab der opfylder kvinders vildeste fantasier...), men som dog er spiseligt og vedrørende i forhold til kvindelig udvikling fremfor kvindelig underkastelse.
Denne bogserie kan mere end det, og jeg vil derfor anbefale den som erotisk litteratur, der måske nok ikke er realistisk (-hemmeligt selskab der opfylder kvinders vildeste fantasier...), men som dog er spiseligt og vedrørende i forhold til kvindelig udvikling fremfor kvindelig underkastelse.
April 9, 2014
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It starts off where Secret Shared finished off. Brings in another character that was mostly in the background from Secret Shared. Solange is a vivacious woman who is a divorced woman with a child. She still has communication with her ex husband, but needs that push with her sexual side to come alive. It also carries along with the story of Will and Cassie. Cassie is now a partner in the business and she works while trying to avoid Will.
I found this very intriguing as the story unfolded with all the main characters and how the life goes. The chapters are about Solange and Cassie with the others added in to each chapter.
I found this very intriguing as the story unfolded with all the main characters and how the life goes. The chapters are about Solange and Cassie with the others added in to each chapter.
November 2, 2017
I finished to read this book in 3 days and I really enjoyed.
I didn't regret to read 3 book from these series and to immerse in this plot of desire and love.
Marie Adeline has a lot of skills to make a reader to sympathize to her heroes and participate in the plot like a reader is there. This is amazing!
I didn't know how everything ends when knew that Cassy and Will broke up with each other and don't know how to tell each other that they are both were wrong and they still love each other. This story kept me nervous till the end and it was wow.
Thank you to Marie Adeline for her amazing story! I would like to read more of her books!
I didn't regret to read 3 book from these series and to immerse in this plot of desire and love.
Marie Adeline has a lot of skills to make a reader to sympathize to her heroes and participate in the plot like a reader is there. This is amazing!
I didn't know how everything ends when knew that Cassy and Will broke up with each other and don't know how to tell each other that they are both were wrong and they still love each other. This story kept me nervous till the end and it was wow.
Thank you to Marie Adeline for her amazing story! I would like to read more of her books!
April 11, 2014
Hate to or love to say depending how you look at it. This book took me extra DAYS to finish this book because I was so scared to reach the ending. I love this series and I couldn't deal. So I sssslllllooooowwwwwllllyyyy read this amazing book. But a bad part on my part was reading this book in the hospital during some HOT training.
This book is beyond panty dropping. It will melt them from your pussy cat easily. I enjoyed this book and happy to have all the loose ends tied up.
I couldn't have ever written anything this perfect ever.
I give this book a 7 out of 5 stars.
This book is beyond panty dropping. It will melt them from your pussy cat easily. I enjoyed this book and happy to have all the loose ends tied up.
I couldn't have ever written anything this perfect ever.
I give this book a 7 out of 5 stars.
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