Secret Lovers: A Steamy Friends to Lovers Romance

· Friendship Chronicles Book 1 · Shelley Munro
4.5
155 reviews
Ebook
602
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Workday friends. Nighttime lovers...


A teeny-tiny crush. Maggie Drummond has one on her close friend Connor Grey. Unfortunately, he prefers leggy blondes and Maggie is stuck with her deep brown hair and determined curves.


Then, there is her newfound pursuit of kinky—no, more adventurous sex. Nothing too bad, you understand. It was reading the steamy romance that sent her on a jaunt down Spanking Avenue and now she has set up an anonymous blog to explore her interest. Perhaps it’s best if she sticks with Greg, her current boyfriend. She can ask him to spank her…even if Connor pops into her fantasies like a seductive magical genie.


The recent changes in Maggie don’t escape Connor’s notice. Now that her boyfriend has dropped her, and luck has gifted him with inside knowledge, he can finally—carefully—make his move. But, given his family history, laying a hand on any woman, even in fun, is a line he’s reluctant to cross. As Maggie gives in to the temptation to let Connor add spicy sin to her life, she finds herself juggling lies, half-truths, friendship and sensual delights. Her job is in jeopardy—and she’s falling in love. Exploring her fantasy is one thing, but she’s beginning to question if indulging her own pleasure is worth the cost to everyone around her.


Warning: Contains a girl-next-door with spanking on her mind and a sexy rugby player who sees past her shyness and insecurities to the sensual possibilities beyond.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
155 reviews
A Google user
November 15, 2018
This friends to lovers romance was a very enjoyable read. The story line offers an enticing blend of sweetness, spice and powerful emotions. I liked both these characters separately and as a couple. I thought that Maggie came across as genuine. I think many readers will relate to Maggie's curiosity towards exploring a bit more kink as it is ignited via her enjoyment of steamy romance novels. Then there was Connor. He was a great guy stuck in the friend zone and looking for the right moment to break through. What is a pretty basic story is made into more though by the added depth brought into the story by Connor's history and his emotional turmoil related to the connection between his past and present. A very good read!
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Karen H.
December 19, 2019
This story had a fresh feel for the friends to lovers trope. It's sexy scenes and descriptions were quite vivid and thought provoking. The only negatives were some of the scene transitions needed a new chapter or some other visible break. It came across slightly confusing at times. There were also some plot points that needed more fleshing out because it seemed a bit flimsy and forced in places. Overall a quick fun read w/o a cliffhanger!
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Missy Haywood
January 13, 2020
Loved the play between characters. ut found her "friends" judgy and the story did drag in spots for me. I liked it overall and will definitely add the author to my get another list.
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About the author

Shelley lives in New Zealand and writes books full of romance, adventure, and humor. Also, a dead body or two.

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