{"id":16989,"date":"2017-02-21T11:30:18","date_gmt":"2017-02-21T16:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=16989"},"modified":"2017-03-01T09:54:48","modified_gmt":"2017-03-01T14:54:48","slug":"new-release-excerpt-giveaway-arc-review-damage-control-dirty-money-2-by-lisa-renee-jones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=16989","title":{"rendered":"New Release, Excerpt, Giveaway, & ARC Review: Damage Control (Dirty Money, #2) by Lisa Renee Jones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Damage Control
\n<\/strong>(Dirty Money, #2)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

by Lisa Renee Jones<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Released\u00a0February 21, 2017<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Wall Street meets the Sons of Anarchy in Damage Control, the smoldering, scorching next novel in the explosively sexy Dirty Money series.<\/em><\/p>\n

The only thing more dangerous than a dark secret is a damaged heart\u2026<\/p>\n

Shane Brandon has been pushed to the brink, torn between his corrupt family and his explosive, all-consuming desire for Emily Stevens, who he now knows is not who, and what, she seems. Has he trusted the wrong person? Will she, not his brother Derek, be the ultimate destruction of his family Empire?<\/p>\n

Emily tries to run from Shane, but he will stop her, confront her, force her to reveal all \u2014 one hot touch and kiss at a time, under every intimate detail of who this woman is, and what she wants, is exposed. But as he tears away the dangers of the unknowns with the woman in his bed, and in his heart, The Martina Cartel has set their sights on his company, his family, and the one piece of leverage they believe he won\u2019t gamble with: Emily.<\/p>\n

Find\u00a0<\/strong>Damage Control<\/em><\/strong> on GOODREADS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

4 stars!<\/p>\n

The Dirty Money<\/a> <\/em>series by Lisa Renee Jones continues with the second book, Damage Control<\/i>. Once again we are thrown back into the world of secrets, lies, and deception. This book picks up immediately from the ending of the previous book, Hard Rules<\/i><\/a>. Shane wants answers and he wants them now, but Emily isn’t quick to reveal her secrets.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t help that Shane has a lot of shady dealings going on with his business leaving Emily with questions of her own. In this book, Shane and Emily quickly find out that not everything is as it seems.<\/p>\n

I really enjoyed Damage Control<\/em>. \u00a0Though it started out a bit slower than I would have liked, the answers we got and then the questions that developed pushed this book along at a quickening pace and by the end I couldn\u2019t put it down.<\/p>\n

I loved that Shane and Emily are more open with each other in this book. Shane doesn\u2019t let Emily push him away. He wants to fight for them, even when Emily things she will only bring danger to his doorstep. We know Emily isn’t who she said she was and when the truth that she has be hiding comes to light, you understand why Emily is the way she is and the fears she has are understandable.<\/p>\n

In this book, we get a better glimpse at what Shane has to deal with to bring the company on the right side of the law and there are some major key players standing in his way. The power struggle and drama within the family is crazy and the hatred runs deep.<\/p>\n

How do it protect her when [they]\u2026 are basically two tornadoes about to sideswipe us at any moment, or worse, collide, with devastating results?<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This story has a large focus on the connection between Shane and Emily and their relationship. Written in dual POVs, we get\u00a0both sides of the story. I loved the safety they feel within each other.\u00a0The ferocity of Shane’s love and the extent that he wants Emily in his life despite her past and the fact that it was catching up to her was amazing. No matter the dangers, Shane wasn\u2019t going to let her go.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re the future, not the past. You\u2019re the good that I need while I get rid of the bad.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Emily understands Shane in a way no one ever has and I loved that she was there for him when he needed her most. I loved her determination to help him and the strength of her love.<\/p>\n

The chemistry between Shane and Emily is still amazing and when they are together, it\u2019s scorching. The fact that there is danger at every corner does nothing to hinder their sexual desires, it only makes things hotter and more intense.<\/p>\n

They both want what is best for the other and what keeps them safe and I loved when they realized that they may be stronger together. Even when Shane and Emily decide to go all in, things are difficult and the many obstacles make a HEA difficult to fathom.<\/p>\n

His demons and mine are alive and well, two poison kisses, which could too easily turn out sweet hello into a brutal good-bye.<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Damage Control<\/i> is more than just\u00a0a sexually charged romance. This story is very much a mystery, with suspense that keeps the pages turning. This book is a complex game with a lot of players. The secrets are locked tight and though we get some answers, this book leaves us with even more questions and confusion. We don’t know all the details and have no idea who is on Shane and Emily\u2019s side and who are against them. New alliances seem to form, but only time will tell if they are real or just another play\u00a0in the game.<\/p>\n

Overall, Lisa Renee Jones has spun a wonderful web of mystery and suspense, deception and lies, and this installment in the Dirty Money series kept me on my toes.\u00a0The story is full surprises and the anticipation of what will happen makes me excited for the next book, Bad Deeds<\/i>.<\/p>\n

*ARC generously provided by the author and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*<\/em><\/p>\n

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Dirty Money series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Hard Rules (#1) <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
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Damage Control (#2)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
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Bad Deeds (#3)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0Amazon US<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Amazon CA<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Amazon UK<\/a>\u00a0| iBooks<\/a> |\u00a0\u00a0B&N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Paperback<\/a>\u00a0| Audible<\/a><\/p>\n

End Game (#4)
\n<\/strong>Review<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Buy: \u00a0Amazon US<\/a>\u00a0| Paperback<\/a>\u00a0| Audio<\/a><\/p>\n

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*Check out the\u00a0Poison Kisses<\/a><\/em>\u00a0series, <\/em>a spin-off\u00a0featuring Shane Brandon’s right-hand man, Seth Cage.<\/p>\n

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Excerpt<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cYou make me remember I need to be good and right in my choices.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDo you ever question doing what is good and right?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been times when I felt like my hand was forced.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you were a lawyer?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNo,\u201d I say. \u201cI manipulated the law, as does every attorney, but I never broke it. I\u2019m talking about when I\u2019m with my family.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDid you go where they lead?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNot so far.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThat sounds like you might.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to be them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou aren\u2019t them. You don\u2019t have to be them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI know that,\u201d I say. \u201cBut you just keep telling me so I don\u2019t forget.\u201d Her legs hit the bed frame and she grips my arms.<\/span><\/p>\n

I lean into a kiss and she pulls back, her hand pressing on my chest. \u201cWait. Now it\u2019s my turn to say talk to me. Are you okay?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDeath happened. The one thing I can\u2019t control. It\u2019s not the night to push me to stop protecting you. Not tonight. Can you do that?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYes. We can.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe,\u201d I repeat, \u201cand that word sounds as good on my tongue as I know you\u2019re going to taste. I\u2019m going to make love to you properly. The way I plan to many times in our future.\u201d I reach down and untie her robe, letting it fall open; my fingers sliding underneath just far enough to tease her nipples. They pucker beneath my touch, and her lashes flutter, settling on her cheeks. \u201cBut when it\u2019s over, I\u2019m going to fuck you hard and fast again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I tug gently on her nipples and she bites her lips. \u201cLook at me,\u201d I order gently.<\/span><\/p>\n

She opens her eyes, and there is desire in their depths, but there are shadows there too,. I do not think she intends for me to see doubt or uncertainty that wasn\u2019t there before. That I do not like or wish to know ever again. I want it gone. Now. Tomorrow. Forever. I reach up and rip the silk tie from her robe, wrapping it around my hand, before I reach up and caress the robe off her shoulder, letting it tumble to the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGive me your hands,\u201d I order, but it\u2019s really a question: Does she still trust me?<\/span><\/p>\n

She studies me for several beats, her eyes narrowing ever so slightly, and I do not know what she sees in mine, but she offers me her hands. I wrap the silk around her wrists then lean in close to her, my cheek against her cheek, my body touching her nowhere else. \u201cNow you\u2019re at my mercy.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYes,\u201d she agrees. \u201cI am.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHow do you feel about that?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWarm.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

My lips curve with the answer that is every bit the combination of sweet sexy honesty I\u2019ve come to expect from her. \u201cI\u2019m going to make you warmer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPromise?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I go still with that question, which on the surface is innocent, but I wonder if it truly is or if it\u2019s about those shadows in her eyes. \u201cI promise,\u201d I say. \u201cAnd you know, I never\u2014\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMake a promise you don\u2019t keep.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cExactly,\u201d I say, and her reference to my previous words tells me that I am not the only one on a mission of trust, and I intend to deserve hers.<\/span><\/p>\n

I bring my hands to just above her shoulders, letting them lightly touch her before beginning a slow caress downward. She makes a soft little sound that has my cock thickening and my blood running hot, but I won\u2019t rush this. My lips follow, tracing a line down one of her arms, then the other. I lean and caress my lips over hers, a feather light touch that teases me, if not her.<\/span><\/p>\n

I take her hands in mine, pressing them behind her head. \u201cHold them there, for me, so I can see all of you. Understand?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou intend to tease me incessantly,\u201d she says, without so much as a hint of hesitation. \u201cYes. I understand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

I wrap my arm around her waist and pull her naked body against me, my free hand on hers above her head, our mouths a breath apart. \u201cI intend to lick every part of you, and then do it again, so yes. If that\u2019s the definition of incessant teasing, then yes. I am going to tease you incessantly.\u201d I close my mouth down on hers, my tongue licking into her mouth, a deep, hungry tasting I force myself to end far too quickly. \u201cThat was the beginning. Should I could continue?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYes. Please.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPlease,\u201d I say. \u201cI like that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Giveaway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

2 $25 Amazon gift cards, 3 signed copies of Hard Rules and 3 Dirty Money tote bags<\/strong><\/h4>\n

ENTER GIVEAWAY<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Escapist Book Blog is not responsible for this giveaway.<\/em><\/p>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series. Suzanne Todd on the INSIDE OUT series:\u00a0Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense. Sara\u2019s character is strong, flawed, complex, and sexy – a modern girl we all can identify with.<\/p>\n

In addition to the success of Lisa’s INSIDE OUT series, she has published many successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the\u00a0New York Times\u00a0and USA Today bestselling lists. Lisa is presently working on a dark, edgy new series, Dirty Money, for St. Martin’s Press.<\/p>\n

Prior to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women’s Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine.<\/p>\n

Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at\u00a0www.lisareneejones.com<\/a>\u00a0and she is active on Twitter and Facebook daily.<\/p>\n

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