Review: Need More Now!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 27, 2013
It isn't often that I start a book and love it right from the start. I knew that I was going to enjoy this story but I didn't know that I was going to love it! 1) Nelle has a new book coming out? Heck yes, I want to read it! 2) Awesome female lead? You bet your ass, she is! 3) HOT male lead? Mmm hmm! 4) Killer secondary characters? Yep and then some!Gloria's Secret started with a bang and I knew I was going to be up late reading. Other than having to fix supper and getting the kids to bed, I didn't stop until I was finished. I loved how Gloria fought against getting involved with Jaime. She may be a strong, independent woman but, one can deny him for only so long. Hot d*mn! He is protective, caring and a fierce lover. In fact, I can officially say, I am jealous of a character in a book. There! I said it, now I can move on.Madame Paulette is absolutely wonderful and I wish we'd been able to see her more. Since we couldn't, I loved how Nelle put Madame's teachings in Gloria's unspoken thoughts throughout the book. She gave Gloria her start at a young age and mentored her. Madame's knowledge and Gloria's ambition is what made Gloria's Secret the lingerie company that it is today. Gloria barely had 2 pennies to rub together when Madame Paulette gave her a job.Kevin is Gloria's fabulous bff and business partner. He saved her life many years ago and they haven't left each other's side. I seriously hope we see more of him later.We have a couple nasty little characters in Victor and his daughter Vivian. He needs a knee to the balls and I wanted to reach into my kindle and b*tchslap Vivian so bad that my teeth hurt from clenching my jaw! Those 2 are something else!This book moved at a great pace. Not once did I feel it drag and I did not find myself skimming. In fact, several parts I liked so much, I went back and read them again. It was the only thing I could do to slow myself down! There is an air of mystery throughout the entire book. You will know what I mean just by reading the prologue. I was scared to death that Gloria was going to turn a corner and the enemy would be there. Unfortunately, one of those times it was Victor. UGH!!!I highly recommend Gloria's Secret. To me, it had it all. I give it 5 Steamy, bound in satin and lace stars!!!Book 2, Gloria's Revenge releases in October.