Dirty Deeds by HelenKay Dimon
Review by Lauren
source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own
Official Summary (add on Goodreads): Alec Drummond didn’t make his billions by playing nice—or by playing much at all. When it comes to pleasure, Alec only has time for whatever’s quick and easy, which is exactly what he gets from his company’s hot new computer genius. But Gaige Owens isn’t some pushover. He pushes back, and it’s giving Alec a rush. The question is, could Gaige be the one who’s leaking trade secrets? Just to be safe, Alec keeps him close at hand . . . night and day.
Gaige never thought he’d roll over for a man like Alec again, but who could resist sex this mind-blowing? Then there’s the draw of Alec’s mysterious side: his cutthroat ambition, his covert CIA connections, and the murder in his past. For Gaige, a deeper look proves an irresistible temptation. But when Gaige and Alec are stripped of their defenses by an unseen danger, everything they don’t know could bring them closer together—or tear them apart. Only one thing is certain: Before it’s all over, someone’s going down.
Review: Dimon has a trilogy called the Tough Love series (links to my reviews – Mr. and Mr. Smith, The Talented Mr. Rivers, and Guarding Mr. Fine) and while you don’t need to read those before starting Dirty Deeds, Alec Drummond is a character that appears. If you have read the Tough Love series, then you definitely need to continue with this one. This book (including the previous series) is full of suspense, mystery, weapons, and possible injury. Alec is the head of a billion dollar company, and he doesn’t get along with most people, his brothers the main exceptions. He helps the CIA when it suits him, but he’s not happy when CIA agent Seth has Gaige Owens enter his work and hack into his system. Now Gaige is being forced to work for Seth, and Alec doesn’t trust either of them, so he’s keeping a close eye on Gaige…so close, Gaige is staying at his place.
#mmromance with high stakes and great mysteries: Dirty Deeds by HelenKay Dimon! Click To TweetAlec and Gaige are different in ways, but oh so wonderful for each other. The chemistry is intense and it doesn’t take long for their “work” relationship to turn physical. Neither of them expect to truly trust each other though, but as the book continues, it becomes clear that they might be the only people either of them can truly trust. After all, neither of them appreciate being told what to do by the CIA.
Dimon is a great author, and I will happily keep reading her work. You’re to fly through these pages! It’s a perfect mix of plot/mystery and romance/passion. Give me the sequel already!
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On a different note, I’m celebrating 10 years this month so I’m doing random giveaways and I want to make sure you know about them.
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Awesome review. Sounds like something I would enjoy. I’ve heard great things about this author so I’m curious, oh WOw, 10 years of blogging. Congratulations!!!! I’m not sure I will last that long but I hope I will. You are a big inspiration. 😁❤️❤️❤️
this book sounds perfect for my upcoming beach holiday, thank you!
LOL now I have the song Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap stuck in my head. But great review as always! And so exciting about all your anniversary giveaways!
I just love some of these juicy covers! haha!! Congrats on 10 years of blogging, crazy that we just both started reading each others blogs.
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Lolol I totally have the dirty deeds song in my head now, too 🙂
Sounds like a great light beach read–my favorite! Thanks for sharing and super excited to see these giveaways you are hosting!! Hope you have a great week 🙂
I’ve only read the first one but I want to catch up soon.
For What It’s Worth
Yes, yes, you should!!
A bit of a marmite read in that readers seem to be either loving or hating this book. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Anytime you can fly through pages, you’re in the hands of a good writer.
that’s great! It looks like it is a great author!
Sounds like a great read I will have to check out the series before this too. Great review!
I’m glad you enjoyed the book. I also have the Dirty Deeds song stuck in my head lol.
Love that everyone has the same song stuck in their heads no LOL! Glad this was such a fun read!
I love reading books and that sounds like a great read!! I need to check it out!
I’ve yet to read anything by Dimon even though I feel like I see her name a lot. I love that this isn’t 100% relationship focused but also has something of a mystery running through the plot.
Yes, I really loved the mystery aspect!!
She always has the best covers. Been ages since I’ve read her.