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Shameless

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A love triangle filled with mystery and intrigue that is absolutely addictive. You’ll never want to put it down since you are absolutely desperate to find out what happens next. So excited to read the second part of this series.

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This novel is a very interesting read. You can visualise the scenarios in your mind making for an even more intriguing and fascinating read. You can't help but want to finish the whole book. Personally, I found this novel to be pleasing and would certainly recommend it.

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5 OFF THE CHART STARS for Shameless ( Sinful Surrender Quartet #4 )

ARC received from Netgalley & author in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own & have not been influenced in any way.

This book is NOT a standalone & I highly recommend reading this series in the following order:

Sinful
Sensuous
Scandalous
& then this title Shameless ...

Without giving anything away I am so ecstatic that the author tied up every single loose end in Shameless. I also have to say this series are top read(s) for me of all time. It's a new to me genre M/F/M & to be honest with each book I was so hoping the author would not make the heroine ( Belle ) choose between Xander & Alex ( aka Sin = Alex Sinclair ) She did choose a relationship with both for love & their collective HEA.

Shameless does pick up the story line when Belle has returned from being kidnapped. It's just not possible for her to deal with everything that has happened - so rather than be forced to make a choice she flees & hides out for several months trying to come to terms with her life. I loved that Xander &
Sin give her some time to heal mentally & physically - then go after her. It's not until they do that Belle realizes they were never forcing her to choose between them & all they ask is that she comes back into their lives to see if they can make a relationship work between them.

There is so much going on in the plot of this series ... we finally learn who killed Belle's parents & Xander's father - also "why" they were killed ... Renee is still out there as well & becomes a threat to Belle ...

This book was one that I had to physically refrain from going to the end - I never do that but I was on edge reading this book. The entire series is so well written & Ms Hawthorne has you on the edge of your seat at times ...

You will come to love these characters & not want the books or series to end.

Highly recommend this book & author !!

5 STARS does not do this entire series justice.

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Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for release of this review copy!

This is book 4 in the series.

I am loving this series! Highly recommend! PICK IT UP!!!! I have been lucky to get my copies from Netgalley and I am so glad! This series has quickly moved to my tops of the year!

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The final book in The Sinful Surrender Quartet so I won't give anything away. Suffice to say it was an enjoyable read.
I was given this book by Netgalley and the publisher. This is my voluntary and impartial review.

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Review also found on Booked J and Goodreads.

As always, a copy of this book was provided by the publisher or author in exchange for my honest review. This does not effect my opinion in any way.

Hoo, boy. I'm shook. What a wild ride. Get ready for more romance, more revelations and unraveling of horrifying mysteries. Shameless is the the startling and unexpectedly dark and delicious conclusion to Sinful Surrender. It. Is. The. Best. Installment. Yet. (And, even though I'm in denial about it, the best conclusion to an adult series in 2019. But, we're not talking about the fact that it's over.)

There were so many thrilling moments in Shameless, it is hard to describe. My heart was racing in fear and excitement as the story developed and unraveled. If you, like me, thought that Scandalous was the best installment, we were completely wrong. This. Book. Is. WILD. It is all consuming. Steamy, dark and full of life.

Following the path to answers and new layers, Katherine Hawthorne takes us for one more intense romp of crime and passion. Now that Belle made her choice between Sin and Xander--when faced with the choice of which man to pick, she decides on neither--the central relationship is firmly in 'will they, won't they?' territory. We know that the polyamorous relationship is likely endgame, but Hawthorne teases us briefly.

Familiar faces return and threats linger in the background of nearly every page. Again, Hawthorne makes everything about Shameless a balancing act. It is as intensely erotic as the others in the series. It has sprinkles of friendship. It is atmospheric, mysterious and dangerous. I can't say that I did or didn't expect where the series ended, but I can say that I was wholly satisfied and in awe of where Hawthorne left it.

Seeing where the story takes us is breathtaking and fast paced. It's proof of what I've been saying all along: this series is so refreshing and dark and indulgent, you won't be able to put it down until you finish.

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I’m reviewing the trilogy together because i loved them so much i read them back to back without a break, and separating particular points between the three would be near impossible!

But the fact that i needed to read them so much I didn’t stop just goes to show how much I enjoyed these! So steamy they’re almost lava, these stories are twisty in all the right places, and the chemistry between the characters may just make your ebook self combust!

Great storyline that surprises the reader at various points, individual characters and gorgeously hot hot sex scenes, these were absolutely brilliant!

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This was a roller coaster of a series for me. At times I was left confused as to which part of the story I liked more...the relationship/sex or the suspense. I never felt a real connection to the characters but I kept reading to see where this would go.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.

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Book 2 of 3....I can't want to read book 3. This author has done an amazing job of keeping you reading. Great storyline, excellent characters.

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4.5 Stars Steamy, and Suspenseful!

This is the fourth book in the Sinful Surrender Quartet, and the conclusion of Xander, Sin, and Belle's story. This book continues the intense roller coaster ride, of secrets, lies, and betrayal, with twists, and turns right up to the end. The characters are very well written, they have an combustible chemistry, that explodes from the pages. This was an amazing read, this book was intense, suspenseful, mysterious, dramatic, gripping, passionate, emotional, and steamy! I highly recommend this book, and series. 4.5 Stars

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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I enjoyed this book even though I had only read book #1 in the series previously. I knew I was missing some information but it didn't dim the story much for me. I do really like theses characters and their chemistry. The story is exciting and twists and turns in a delightful manner. The lovin is seriously hot 🔥

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I received a complimentary copy of Shameless from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Belle's life could not be any more complicated! She has the drama of two beaus, the danger of hidden foes, and her own demons to expose. Sin and Xander are heads and tails of the same coin, but Belle is lady luck incarnate to have won both of their hearts. This novel may have been the best in the series...but it is so hard to choose! Reading this quartet has been a guilty pleasure for me for sure. Great series!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

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Just finished the last story in this four book series and it has been such an exciting, enjoyable read.

A thrilling, sexily erotic, story of love, danger and intrigue. Told in a very well written way, with a strong plot that never fails to entertain.

We want more please.

An author to watch out for!

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Finally, things are coming to an end. The crime and suspense are escalating but we finally get some closure. It was an intense read but like in 3rd book it seems like it was stretching way more. It should have ended earlier.
I liked that the main characters finally matured enough to get over their differences and we get some hot menage scenes from it.
The crime seemed a bit unrealistic with Renee being such a mastermind and the final ending wasn' cathartic.
Overall it was a good series but I think it should end earlier.

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I wasn't so sure this series is for me. I was optimistic after reading the summary, also because I like the author. I just could not get through this.

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This has definitely been a wild ride start to finish, and while I *really* wanted to like this final installment as much as the first three, I have to admit that for me this was the weakest in the bunch. If I'm going to be honest this one just dragged for me and I'm not really sure why. The central romance is as hot as ever and the confounding twists and turns to the mystery are finally mostly explained but I still feel like I have a few questions. Part of that may be my fault as I really had to force myself to finish the last third of the book.

Taken as a whole, even though I was somewhat disappointed with this last outing I was impressed with the majority of the storyline and the quality of the writing. A few quibbles with editing but just the fact that there was actually a story behind the menage and it wasn't just a token story surrounding the sexual aspects was great. I definitely look forward to reading more by this author in the future!

Thank you to Netgalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to R&R!

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I’m really glad I got to read the whole series. This was a tail spinning, romantic, and suspense filled book. From the get go you are curious about who she would choose or if she would walk away. I’m really glad that when it came down to it in the end she did what was best for her and not everyone else. Take a stand girl, after solving her parents murders she has to take down the town too. This author really knows how to keep you on your toes. She also write some very intense sex scenes that keeps you coming back for more.

I received this book for an honest review.

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This is the completion of Belle, Xander, and Sins story. It’s best to read the first 3 to understand the dynamics behind the story. Belle is running from love. But not just 1 mans love but 2. She’s also being set up to die! Can Xander and Sin save her? The story tells all!

I read this book as an arc from NetGalley

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This is the fourth and final book in the series and I could not wait for the explosive ending!

The action still continues in this book and I have to say that this is an excellent series of books and you will not be disappointed, this is a series that has to be read in order, you can't just start part way though the series as if you do you will be missing out on a lot of content and the underlying themes that run through the series.

The characters are excellent and this one was the perfect ending for me.

I loved them all and cannot recommend them highly enough!

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I received this as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for giving me access.

I made it. Finally finished this series. We have the trio back together and are thrusted into a series of events that leave us questioning everything. I wouldn't consider this a great romance or a great suspense. Was it mediocre in both departments.

I was still left feeling that Hawthorne left out key details and skipped descriptive things at times. The story was enjoyable to make me want to finish, but it was just missing something.

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