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Exposure: An Epiphany Novel
Separate journeys brought together by fate…
Everything changed the day Emmy Blake discovered her longtime boyfriend in bed with another woman. That moment broke her, and now love was the last thing on her mind.
But the night she met Ian Walsh, a small piece of her was restored.
As refreshing as he was unexpected, his confidence and compassion created an undeniable magnetic pull that she was powerless to resist. In his arms, she found the one thing she’d always lacked: passion.
A lifetime of betrayal and a tragic past had scarred Ian both mentally and physically. Haunted by his own demons, he rejected his father’s ideals and forged his own path—alone.
Until Emmy stumbled into his life. Literally.
Meeting her was like waking from a dream. One night with her made him crave a life he never knew he wanted. It seemed life was hopeful once again. But when a jealous ex-lover returns with a vow to destroy everything--and everyone--in Ian’s life, truths are exposed.
Will the secrets of his past bring Ian and Emmy closer, or will it tear them apart?
Everything changed the day Emmy Blake discovered her longtime boyfriend in bed with another woman. That moment broke her, and now love was the last thing on her mind.
But the night she met Ian Walsh, a small piece of her was restored.
As refreshing as he was unexpected, his confidence and compassion created an undeniable magnetic pull that she was powerless to resist. In his arms, she found the one thing she’d always lacked: passion.
A lifetime of betrayal and a tragic past had scarred Ian both mentally and physically. Haunted by his own demons, he rejected his father’s ideals and forged his own path—alone.
Until Emmy stumbled into his life. Literally.
Meeting her was like waking from a dream. One night with her made him crave a life he never knew he wanted. It seemed life was hopeful once again. But when a jealous ex-lover returns with a vow to destroy everything--and everyone--in Ian’s life, truths are exposed.
Will the secrets of his past bring Ian and Emmy closer, or will it tear them apart?
419 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2018
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November 18, 2021
Note: I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Emmy and Ian are my latest loves from this book!
Emmy and Ian have both been through difficult times, both unlucky in love, feeling something missing from love. Always afraid of giving love a chance.
And when fate throws them together, chemistry and romance are hard to deny between the two, giving them a second chance at love, and to just be themselves, free from their past issues.
But it isn't until the past catches up and reminds them to be strong to fight the bad.
Both Emmy and Ian were my favorites, being brave, bold, and strong and confident enough to fight against the past, love each other and forgive themselves for any past mistakes, or trauma they had to endure.
With heartwarming writing, emotionally captivating romance, characters well built to like and sympathise for, and a plot that makes you wish you had everything Ian and Emmy have, this novel is something that will surely stick with me for a long time.
Until the next read,
-TMR
Emmy and Ian are my latest loves from this book!
Emmy and Ian have both been through difficult times, both unlucky in love, feeling something missing from love. Always afraid of giving love a chance.
And when fate throws them together, chemistry and romance are hard to deny between the two, giving them a second chance at love, and to just be themselves, free from their past issues.
But it isn't until the past catches up and reminds them to be strong to fight the bad.
Both Emmy and Ian were my favorites, being brave, bold, and strong and confident enough to fight against the past, love each other and forgive themselves for any past mistakes, or trauma they had to endure.
With heartwarming writing, emotionally captivating romance, characters well built to like and sympathise for, and a plot that makes you wish you had everything Ian and Emmy have, this novel is something that will surely stick with me for a long time.
Until the next read,
-TMR
July 10, 2018
Romance with a slice of family intrigue
Age Rating: NC-17
Age Rating Comments: Sex
If you enjoy spicy romance, true-to-life characters, and some family drama getting in the way, you will love this book. It embodies a well put together contemporary fiction novel with a heavy slant toward the Romance genre. I’m not a normal Romance reader, but once I dove into this novel, I found myself wanting to know what twists and turns Ian’s and Emmy’s relationship would take along with the turns that happened in their lives that threatened to tear them apart.
I have a feeling that Emmy will be the most identifiable character for many, but I found that Ian was the most troubled. He pulled me close to this story. It’s also nice to read a story where the main male character isn’t the bad-boy. He really is the good guy, Emmy’s hero, as well as mine in this novel.
In my opinion, this novel would best geared toward the adult–post college through mid-thirties. That’s the age level of the main characters, and the issues they face in the novel are likely geared toward that age group: young professionals, I’d call it. It was fun to see all the references to pop culture, and see the twists Ms. Dante put onto some well known quotes. I’ll leave those gems for you to discover though.
My primary reason for the 4/5 rating is that I believe there were some scenes that could be omitted in order to trim the plot to one or two specific drivers. Both characters bring baggage to the relationship, but it seems to get resolved rapidly, and they are on to the next stumbling block.
What I loved most about it was that everyone was so real, and it explored relationships both between the main characters and within their lives. All-in-all, it’s a quick and easy read with lots of modern culture, steam, and nice heart-felt relationships.
As always… Turn the page, a new adventure awaits!
“Love is one of those emotions you can’t control. It happens when it happens.”
Age Rating: NC-17
Age Rating Comments: Sex
If you enjoy spicy romance, true-to-life characters, and some family drama getting in the way, you will love this book. It embodies a well put together contemporary fiction novel with a heavy slant toward the Romance genre. I’m not a normal Romance reader, but once I dove into this novel, I found myself wanting to know what twists and turns Ian’s and Emmy’s relationship would take along with the turns that happened in their lives that threatened to tear them apart.
I have a feeling that Emmy will be the most identifiable character for many, but I found that Ian was the most troubled. He pulled me close to this story. It’s also nice to read a story where the main male character isn’t the bad-boy. He really is the good guy, Emmy’s hero, as well as mine in this novel.
In my opinion, this novel would best geared toward the adult–post college through mid-thirties. That’s the age level of the main characters, and the issues they face in the novel are likely geared toward that age group: young professionals, I’d call it. It was fun to see all the references to pop culture, and see the twists Ms. Dante put onto some well known quotes. I’ll leave those gems for you to discover though.
My primary reason for the 4/5 rating is that I believe there were some scenes that could be omitted in order to trim the plot to one or two specific drivers. Both characters bring baggage to the relationship, but it seems to get resolved rapidly, and they are on to the next stumbling block.
What I loved most about it was that everyone was so real, and it explored relationships both between the main characters and within their lives. All-in-all, it’s a quick and easy read with lots of modern culture, steam, and nice heart-felt relationships.
As always… Turn the page, a new adventure awaits!
August 17, 2017
Move over Christian and Anastasia, there's a new couple heating up the book world. Exposure is full of intriguing characters, tumultuous relationships, and steamy intimacy. I was captivated by the characters and their unique dynamics with friends and family. Pick up a copy and get lost in their stories.
April 29, 2018
Move over Christian and Anastasia, there's a new couple heating up the book world. Exposure is full of intriguing characters, tumultuous relationships, and steamy intimacy. I was captivated by the characters and their unique dynamics with friends and family. Pick up a copy and get lost in their stories.
April 8, 2019
Really enjoyed reading this. The characters are great, and make you feel like you really know them.
June 28, 2020
Emmy walked in to her boyfriends apartment only to find him in bed with someone else, she was devastated and walked away from the relationship. Ian met Emmy in a night club and he could not keep his eyes of her as she was beautiful and there chemistry and connection was so strong that you could feel it coming off the pages of this book. There are twists and turns along with betrayal, deceit, secrets, danger, blackmail and many emotional situations and that is what makes this book a real page turner and totally addictive. Ember Dante is fast becoming one of my favourite authors and this is only the second book that i have read of hers but i look forward to reading many more. I definitively recommend that you read this book and you will definitively not be disappointed.
I Voluntarily reviewed an Arc copy of this book.
I Voluntarily reviewed an Arc copy of this book.
November 19, 2021
Emmy and Ian steam up at first bump. Family drama and past experiences have them both leary but attraction will prevail. My favorite passage:
"He disappeared into the bathroom, and when he returned, he pulled back the covers, urging me underneath. He followed, pulling me against him in a spooning position, his arm tightening around me as he placed a gentle kiss behind my ear. “Sleep now, gorgeous.”
"He disappeared into the bathroom, and when he returned, he pulled back the covers, urging me underneath. He followed, pulling me against him in a spooning position, his arm tightening around me as he placed a gentle kiss behind my ear. “Sleep now, gorgeous.”
November 21, 2021
Ember Dante is a new to me author angle I really enjoyed this book. Both MC, Ian and Emmy knew the sting of betrayal from different angles yet they still were able to find each other and love. Ian dealt with several different aspects of family life while Emmy dealt with her ex. They learned how to lean in each other and strengthen one another. The chemistry was really good between then as well! I am looking forward to reading more from Ember!
November 18, 2021
Ian and Emmy were sexy and sweet together, even as they faced trials and tribulations that jumped in their paths. Exposure brought out quite a few emotions in me as if I was going through that moment with them. Ember Dante was a new author to me and I wasn't disappointed.
November 21, 2021
Oh my gosh! This new to me author is most definitely, On My List! I cannot wait to devour more!
Ian absolutely stole my heart! Stole it!
Emmy is wary of relationships due to what her ex did! But what her ex did to her was nothing compared to what happened to Ian, OMG!
This was heart-wrenching in places, endearing, sweet, steamy, swoon-worthy in others!
This story absolutely satisfied this reader! If I could give this story more than 5 stars, I would!!! So Good!
Ian absolutely stole my heart! Stole it!
Emmy is wary of relationships due to what her ex did! But what her ex did to her was nothing compared to what happened to Ian, OMG!
This was heart-wrenching in places, endearing, sweet, steamy, swoon-worthy in others!
This story absolutely satisfied this reader! If I could give this story more than 5 stars, I would!!! So Good!
November 20, 2021
Loved this book! All the feels in this book. At times I wanted to scream at them, cry with them and even laugh with them. Emmy and Ian were a perfect match and the villain? Ooh, I really wanted to slap that b*tch!
November 19, 2021
This book was filled with so many feelings you just wanted to see what was happening next! Who gets 2 first meetings, without a case of amnesia?!? Well read and find out!
September 26, 2019
I won this book from a contest on Facebook. I’m so impressed with this book! I just wanted to sit and read it all day. I really enjoyed the romance but it was so nice to have a story line in the book as well. I found myself thinking often, what are Ian and Emmy doing now?! I also loved the fact that the book was realistic! As it ended on a good note, it was also somewhat left open for us to see more of Emmy and Ian in the future, which I would love to have happen! I definitely recommend this book to everyone!
November 23, 2019
This was a sweet, slow burn love story about second chances, and missed opportunities.
This was a great Holiday read. The story was very well written with great characters. The story drew me in and I had it finished in one sitting. I would highly recommend this read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This was a great Holiday read. The story was very well written with great characters. The story drew me in and I had it finished in one sitting. I would highly recommend this read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 17, 2019
A great novel. The story between Emmy and Ian is captivating from beginning to end. Both characters are likeable and very well developed. Their attraction for each other is practically instantaneous and their first ''encounter'' is explosive. Emmy is afraid to embark on a relationship beyond a one night stand, afraid of being hurt again.. However fate throws them together again and fortunately Ian's determination and persistence ensures their continuity. There is quite a lot of intrigue in the form of Emmy's friend, her boss at the magazine and her ex-boyfriend along with a lot of unpleasantness and danger. There are plenty of bad memories in Ian's past yet they find strength in each other. Their deep attraction and affection is very well portrayed by the author. This book has it all. I can't recommend it highly enough. It is based on solid ideas and all the characters support the roles they play in the unfolding of the story. I can't really go into details about the plot but the storyline has a very strong content that is so often missing from romance novels. Both the pain and joy that the characters experience in the story co-exist with ease, resembling real life struggles and the happiness that makes them all bearable. Good editing enhances the experience.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 13, 2019
I thought Exposure was a enjoyable story it would be the first but not last book that I'll be reading by Ember Dante . My heart really hurt for Ian an Emmy they have been through so much pain and betrayal was amazing that they bumped into one another . The characters are really what drew me into the story and had my emotions all over the place I would go from being happy , sad , angry , and ecstatic loved every moment of it . I can't wait to read what's to come in the series so excited to see more books by Ember Dante .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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hero=10 heroine=9 secondary characters=9
Chemistry=10 steam=8 romance=8
humor=4 darkness level=3 action=2 mystery=2
enjoyment=10 angst=3 story line=10 Story ending=10
character development=10 pacing=10
cover=10 Blurb =10 Stars =4
Is this part of a series =yes
Can it be read as a standalone = yes
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book=yes
would I read future books by this author= yes
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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hero=10 heroine=9 secondary characters=9
Chemistry=10 steam=8 romance=8
humor=4 darkness level=3 action=2 mystery=2
enjoyment=10 angst=3 story line=10 Story ending=10
character development=10 pacing=10
cover=10 Blurb =10 Stars =4
Is this part of a series =yes
Can it be read as a standalone = yes
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book=yes
would I read future books by this author= yes
August 13, 2019
I loved this book, and it’s my first read from this author and I can’t wait for the next book in this series. Emmy, distraught after finding her man with another woman broke her to pieces and love is the last thing on her mind, that is until she meets Ian. He was nothing she was looking for and there he was, a breath of fresh air as you would say. Ian too had baggage, a past and secrets to keep. These two were magnetic together, a pull neither expected and as they move forward, Ian’s past comes back to haunt him in a way that could destroy everything he holds dear to him which includes Emmy. Can these two weather the storm that’s brewing or will they end before they get started? I guess you will need to read for yourself. Amazing read, so glad that I found this book on BookSprout.
August 19, 2019
Emotional, and Intriguing
This is my first time reading anything by this author, and I wasn't disappointed. This is the story of Ian, and Emmy, who meet one night by chance, and hit it off, and spend the night together. Emmy feel a strong connection to Ian, and Ian doesn't think a one night stand is all he wants. But not everyone is happy they are together, can these two make it? This book was emotional, passionate, steamy, intense, and a must read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is my first time reading anything by this author, and I wasn't disappointed. This is the story of Ian, and Emmy, who meet one night by chance, and hit it off, and spend the night together. Emmy feel a strong connection to Ian, and Ian doesn't think a one night stand is all he wants. But not everyone is happy they are together, can these two make it? This book was emotional, passionate, steamy, intense, and a must read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 13, 2019
This was the story of Ian and Emmy who literally bumped into each other and their one night stand turned into much more. While I enjoyed the story of Emmy and Ian and their side plots kept the story interesting, the book seemed to drag on for me. The author was very descriptive while setting the scene and sharing the characters internal thoughts, but at times it was too much.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 18, 2019
Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. Emmy walked in on her long time boyfriend. Emmy met Ian not thinking about love because they both have had painfull pasts. The chemistry between these two are off the charts.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 19, 2020
Betrayal and bitterness
Emmy and Ian have both been put through the wringer of life and neither really have plans to let anyone get close. Deceit and manipulation have been constant companions.
The couple and their friends are lovable and fun. Together they are a force. They are drawn together and are better for it. Their are a select few however that would rather see them ruined.
Emmy and Ian have both been put through the wringer of life and neither really have plans to let anyone get close. Deceit and manipulation have been constant companions.
The couple and their friends are lovable and fun. Together they are a force. They are drawn together and are better for it. Their are a select few however that would rather see them ruined.
August 15, 2019
This is the first part of Ian and Emmy's story these two meet and the attraction between them is immediate they spend the night together but what starts as one night ends up being so much more but these two have both been hurt in the past. I liked this book and I cannot wait for the next book in the series
September 6, 2019
This is the 1st book I've read written by Ember Dante; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
August 15, 2019
Betrayals, deception, cheating and so on are a few of the things that Ian-Emmy had in common, but most of all that they're disillusioned about love. Spicy, with well-thought characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 15, 2019
Emmy, the female protagonist is going through some stuff...Ian, the male protagonist has led quite a life. I was immediately pulled into their story and I can’t help but want all good things for Emmy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 15, 2019
Very well written and I absolutely loved this story. The characters are exceptionally written and well portrayed. Excellent read!
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I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
August 28, 2019
This book will put you in an emotional collercoaster. There are so many details and stories that are brought together flawlessly! My heart was racing and I had no idea what would come next. Unlike anything else out there.
November 23, 2019
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May 25, 2020
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March 20, 2020
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