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When He's Dirty

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I really liked this book, but I felt that there were lulls in the story that needed some help.. However I found this to be really enjoyable and entertaining and would recommend.

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Great story!!

When former FBI agent, Adrian Mack, comes out of being undercover for a dangerous MC king, he knows that he's the only person who can put Nick Waters in prison forever. He's been hiding out in private security for 2 years, but now witnesses are dying before the trial date and Adrian needs to check whom he can trust.

Priscilla is the ADA in the case. She left her father's large criminal law firm because she couldn't defend criminal monsters anymore. When Adrian finds out that she's the one prosecuting the case, he gets to know her before he reveals himself.

Soon they are both targets and on the run from Water's men. But who can they trust besides the security firm. Everyone is being paid to hurt them.

A must read!

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Definitely a spicy romance between two people whose sense of worth makes them shy away from romance and commitment. The story weaves together each character's actions and consequences until it brings them together to convict a bad man and find themselves finally ready to live.

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I enjoyed all books that once read before by the author so I knew what I’ll get myself into with this story.
Same great writing, great characters and sizzling chemistry between them. Steamy scenes as expected and very well done as they made me blush at times.

Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy

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When He's Dirty, book #1 in Lisa Renee Jones’ Walker Security: Adrian’s Trilogy dark romantic suspense series, focuses on the passionate and forbidden relationship between Walker Security team member Adrian Ramos and Assistant District Attorney, Priscilla Miller. As it's part of a trilogy, you should read books 2-3 for the complete story. Jones’ compelling story, deft plotting and storytelling, intriguing and excellently developed characters, and vibrant description make it a thrilling and entertaining romantic suspense read. I was so engrossed in the story and invested in the characters that I started book two right away when the novel ended. With my weakness for on-the-run, witness protection, and close-quarter romantic suspense novels, it’s no surprise how quickly I was sucked into this one.

Former FBI agent Adrian Ramos disappeared and became a member of Walker Security, which has given him a path to redemption after living on the dark side for six years undercover with the Texas Kings biker club. He lost himself while undercover and still isn’t sure who he became, but one thing he’s sure of is that he’s not a good man. He’s a witness on a hit list with a price on his head. Witnesses are being murdered now that the trial is close to starting, making his testimony even more vital, further endangering his life. Assistant District Attorney Priscilla Miller’s case against the Texas Kings' head “King Devil” is falling apart. Nevertheless, she’s set on taking him down with a conviction. With her witnesses being picked off, she needs her key witness, ex-FBI Agent Adrian Mack, aka Adrian Ramos, to come in ASAP. Before he comes in, though, Adrian needs to know whether Priscilla “Pri” is honest or if she’s been bought by the “King Devil.” When the case puts her life at risk, she will need to rely on Walker Security and Adrian to keep her safe even if she’s not quite ready to trust him.

Fraught with sexual tension, distrust, passion, and danger, the interactions between Adrian and Priscilla are fiery, intense, and steamy. Adrian is deeply drawn to Pri, attracted to her on a level that surprises him and interferes with his ability to remain as detached from her as he should. There’s an instant, profound connection between them. Pri tries to push him away to keep him safe from her job and the dangerous case she’s working on, unaware of his true identity. But she’s also trying to protect herself. I love the relationships and interactions between Adrian and his team just as much as his with Pri—especially between Adrian and Savage. Adrian’s so determined to go it alone, believing he’s all on his own, but Walker Security has his back. They’ve accepted him as one of them, part of the family whether he likes it or not. They bicker and poke fun at each other like brothers. It’s amusing. I cannot wait to read/listen to Lucifer’s novels, and I’m curious about Savage, too. Okay, so all the Walker Team members are fascinating—I feel compelled to read all their books. RIP my ever-expanding TBR.

When He’s Dirty is a sexy, suspenseful, angsty, steamy, exciting start to Adrian’s Trilogy. I highly recommend it for readers who like romantic suspense that is just a bit darker and forbidden romance but don’t mind cliffhanger endings.

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I really wanted to like this book, but it's not for me. I had a hard time getting over the abundance of F words and the manner in which they were used. The plot was ok but definitely geared toward the many uses of the F word.

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Thank you NetGalley for the eARC. I did not like that this book needed 2 more. I did like the characters bad jokes and they did make me laugh

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Took awhile to get through all 4 books but it was worth the wait. I adore this authors writing style and was not disappointed in these. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Yum yum. 1 sexy ex agent and a beautiful ada. What do the have in common? They both want the same man in prison for life! Can they succeed at this without getting killed.. read the book

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

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When He’s Dirty (Walker Security: Adrian Trilogy #1). By Lisa Renee Jones. 2020. Julia Patra Publishing (ARC eBook).

Before Adrian Mack was a member of Walker Security, he was a deep undercover FBI agent in the Texas Kings biker club. Now the high profile trial of the King Devil, the worst man Adrian has ever known, is about to begin and bodies are dropping like flies. ADA Priscilla Miller’s case against the leader of the Texas Kings is about to go up in smoke if the witnesses keep dying and she herself in danger. She needs Adrian to come on board as the star witness. And after vetting Priscilla, Adrian and the Walker Security team agree to keep her safe and put King away for good.

The beginning of Adrian and Priscilla’s story has well paced drama and suspense. Both are engaging characters and out to make sure the King Devil pays for his crimes. Overall an entertaining read and I look forward to the rest of the trilogy.

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Lisa always brings the heat and hotness in all of her books!! Hot hot hot. Great book! Def a Great author

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Oh I loved it. Lisa never fails to entertain me. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. It flowed nicely too. Overall a great read!

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Settle in ‘cause once you start reading this book, you won’t want to stop! Great pacing, gripping suspense, interesting characters, sizzling chemistry – all the hallmarks of a fantastic romantic suspense. This is the start of a trilogy so it ends with a cliff hanger, but I’m eagerly reaching for book 2 to find out what happens! This author has become an auto-click for me!

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Complementary copy given for honest review and opinion. Copy given by NetGalley. Giving up the playboy lifestyle is hard for some but when you meet your perfect person, there is nothing you can do to stop the freight train coming at you! WARNING: This is part of a trilogy and you will be searching the next book as soon as you hit the last page. I LOVE THIS BOOK and the characters. Give me more!

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I've enjoyed all of Lisa Renee Jones Walker security series. This one didn't disappoint either. This is the first book in a new trilogy.
Adrian Mack is a former FBI agent ,who after being undercover with a notorious biker club is a lead witness for the upcoming trial of the Texas Kings leader. All of the other witnesses are slowly dropping off the radar and the case will collapse without him.
Assistant DA Priscilla Miller wants to bring down the linchpin of the Texas Kings Biker club , she needs Adrian's help to do so.
When they meet he is under another identity and the attraction between them is instant. Their chemistry sizzles and the mix of gritty action with sexual tension builds as the two try to stay alive while working out who is friend and who is foe.
This is an enjoyable read and ends with a cliffhanger that encourages the reader to want to see how the story continues in the next instalment of the trilogy.

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Sadly my copy didn’t download properly so I couldn’t read this to review it honestly

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

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I received a complimentary copy of When He's Dirty in exchange for an honest review. Disclaimer, this book is part of a series which is not a standalone novel. If you need a conclusion then skip this book. As a reader this always frustrates me, and my review may me skewed because of this.

Likes: The storyline was intriguing. The chemistry between Pri and Adrian was well developed. There was definitely some danger and suspense components which were also well developed and not so overdone that it wasn't realistic. Not every author can tackle this fine line, but Lisa Renee Jones nailed it.

Dislikes: There were a lot of characters to sift through, but it makes sense now because this book is a part of a series.

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It's books like these that always seem to rekindle my love for a good romantic suspense.
I loved both Adrian and Pri, and the fact that they're both intelligent, know what they want and don't make dumb decisions. They complement each other nicely due to the fact that they're both scarred and have issues in the past.
There was a nice balance between the suspense and the romance, though sparks were flying from pretty early on.
The story is great, with a very believable villain. I love this is going to be a trilogy, which makes the story and the characters a lot more fleshed out.

How dare they end the book on a cliffhanger like that though?! I'm off to read book 2 asap!

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WHEN HE’S DIRTY by Lisa Renee Jones
This is a very engaging read about a former undercover FBI agent and an Assistant District Attorney. He has been deeply embedded in he Texas Kings biker club. He’s been working for Walker Security for 2 years, and now is the star witness on a hit list. She is the ADA who was formerly a defense attorney. She is also on the radar of the King Devil as well. This series is fraught with suspense, danger, secrets, lies, and deceit. Not to mention the chemistry and attraction between Adrian and Priscilla. Only downside is I am now in cliffhanger H*** waiting for book 2, then book 3. This is a 5 star read.

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Believe me when I say this, I was afraid I was not gonna like this book but I was damn wrong. I liked this one a lot that I didn't even mind the cliffhanger. I's so gonna read the second book. I loved Savage as well as the playful bond of the whole team of Walker Security and how they always got each others back. Also, loved the romance between Adrian and Pri.

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