This is the second book in the Dirty Money series and Brandon empire continues. Shane is still trying to keep Brandon enterprises on the straight and narrow but Derek is making it harder every day. The Martina Cartel will stop at nothing to get into bed with Brandon Enterprises. The twists and turns in the story keep Shane and his men on their toes. Finally Shane gets his way and Emily tells him her secrets. I was a little disappointed by her secret and then nothing happened with it, but hopefully it will come more into play in the next book.

I received a copy courtesy of St. Martin's Press through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Veronica – ☆☆☆☆
Early on we learn who Emily is and what she is running from when Shane demands the truth. Shane is not prepared to let Emily go and her troubles are added to his own. Shane demands full honesty from Emily but when she demands the same in return, Shane finds it is not so easy to give.

Damage Control is full of drama and moves at a good pace. I love that Emily is more than capable to dealing with the family and business politics in Shane’s life. There is plenty going on and we start to learn more about each of the players involved. Ultimately not a lot is resolved, but given this is an ongoing series, that is to be expected and left me looking forward to the next instalment, Bad Deeds.


Mary – ☆☆☆☆☆
This one picks up where Hard Rules left off, with Shane finding out that Emily has been lying to him. Does she tell him the truth or does she run to save herself and him?

Emily has been running, trying to stay ahead of those that might be after her according to her brother. But when she meets Shane, she thinks she might be putting him in danger if she stays with him. But her feelings for Shane are growing and she doesn't want to see him get hurt.

Shane is still trying to save his family’s company, but his brother Derek is all for letting anyone that is willing to give money to him in to cover any illegal dealings. So while Derek and Shane fight to win control over the company, their father is playing games to get them to fight for it. While Shane wants to stay out of jail, Derek listens to the bad guys and just may end up in jail or worse, end up dead.

Will Emily tell Shane the truth about her past and be able to stop running? Can Shane keep her safe from her past and his family? Will Shane be able to save his family’s company from Derek and the bad guys?

I am so ready for the next book because I need to know what happens next. Will Shane win control of the company? Or will Derek let the bad guys in and they take control? Will Emily get her life back on track? Only time will tell as soon as book three is ready.

If you love a book that is full of suspense and will keep you guessing, then you need to read anything by Lisa Renee Jones. She will have you feeling like you are on a rollercoaster ride before you reach the end, but you will love every bit of it. So keep your hands inside, hang on tight, and enjoy the ride!


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the second in a series, and you most definitely need to read book one first. In fact, I would recommend that you read them together if you can, as this is a book with quite a complex story of industrial/mafia/international hacker conspiracy issues running through it. Very helpfully, Ms. Jones has given the reader a quick primer at the beginning to remind the reader of where we left the story in book one. This was very much appreciated, as it had been a while – and some of the finer points had left my memory.

Be prepared for a deep story of filial competition. murder, mayhem, FBI, security, mafia, family betrayal, and so much more – these intertwine brilliantly in the book, to the extent that only when writing this did I realise just how many strands of crazy flow through the story. It is definitely not a fluffy read – the drama is real, and the risks are significant. That said, Emily and Shane – who both get to tell us their side of the story – are getting closer and closer in this book, and are prone to deal with stress by translating it into intense passion.

Do make sure that you set yourself some time to really get into this story as you will not want to tear yourself away as things get ever more tense. Whilst the ending will be in book three, there is partial resolution of some issues by the end of this installment.

Received from Netgalley. Luckily I got this and book 1 at the same time so I didn't have to wait for book 2, so thank you for that Netgalley.
This book continues where Hard Rules left off. So it is filled with more secrets, lies, danger, romance and greed. And of course more of sexy Shane and Emily who burn things up once again.
I am looking forward to Bad Deeds.

What can I say about this book, but Shane's family is crazy. This books, picks up from the cliffhanger it lefts us with, thank god. While Shane knew that Emily was lied to him, and was did not know everything, he wants to protect her. We find out Emily's secret, and how she is scared of telling Shane, that is could put him in danger, so she rather leave. So many crazy things happen, and yet again, we have a cliffhanger, so I guess we wait for the next one.

Damage Control starts where Hard Rules left off. I've been dying too know what Emily's secret is and it is finally revealed. This story will have you guessing who is playing who and who is truly on your side. I absolutely love Shane & Emily together, Emily needs Shane but Shane needs Emily just as much. It's going to be interesting to see what happens next. Another amazing read that had me glued too my kindle.

Damage Control is the continuation to Hard Rules with the Brandon Family at the helm. They are all about the lies, control and money. Can Shane rescue the family business and also keep Emily in his life? He is torn between letting her in and keeping her at a distance. Emily is his light in the darkness that is his family and their dealings. Can't wait for the next book to see what happens!!

I would like to thank Lisa Renee Jones, St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for giving me this book for my honest review.
Review by Stephanie
4.5 Stars
I loved Hard Rules so was super excited to get the second book, I had high expiations because I loved Hard Rules but WOW this book was intense!!! I also loved how this book picked up right where the last one left us!!!! I love how Lisa Renee Jones always makes a smooth transitions from each book in her series. It has been a while between reading Hard Rules and Damage Control but I had no problem jumping into Damage Control.
Damage Control is true Lisa Renee Jones goodness! The angst in this book had me glued to my kindle fighting to take a breath. I think after reading this book I should be able to sign up and WIN a holding ones breath contest #kiddingNotkidding I love how these books are romance yet have an amazing thriller/mystery twist. NOW I just NEED book three, Bad Deeds like NOW!
I always truly enjoy Lisa Renee Jones’s books, she jams her books with romance and suspense! The complete package!

This is the second in this series by this author. I re read 'hard rules' so that I could really enjoy this story. This book is full of family dramas, steamy romance and some suspense. These book can not be read as stand alone reads, they need to be read in order. Same fantastic characters as the first book. You will fall more in love with the characters as you read in this book. I can't wait to read more from this amazing author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

This book is part of a series and I haven't read the first one, yet. After reading Damage Control, I surely intend to start over and read the entire series. Even though I read this out of order, I still loved it. I can't wait for the next one to see what happens. Lots of suspense and sexy times.

Damage Control started out with an elevated sense of tension and suspense. The first few chapters had me completely engaged; so much so, I found myself consuming the pages. All I could think was, "finally answers!" Then—everything fizzled out into a mellow, low key read. It was quite the shock in change of pace, which greatly impacted the story, for me anyway. At this point, I found myself stepping away from the book, often. It was hard finding the enthusiasm to dive back in once my curiosity was explained.

What kept me from DNFing? The best answer to that is Shane. I'm fricken infatuated with this dude. He is rough around the edges, but when it comes to those he cherishes, he has a heart of gold. He's commanding, yet tender when he needs to be. He is loyal and protective. Not to mention, he has quite the effect on a girl's panties. God, I could go on and on.

Emily was still a fun character, but her pull wasn't as strong in this one. Once her story began to unravel, it just wasn't as compelling. I know that sounds bad, and I don't mean it to but she lost some of that magic. I guess I was expecting more from her secrets. If I take a hard look, this is probably more of an me not you issue.

Overall, the book was good. And I did get some of my questions answered, such as who the hell Emily was and why was she a complete mystery? Why was she using my Shane...oops, I mean her Shane? Thankfully in this area, Jones didn't leave a stone unturned when it came to Emily confessing her past. Beyond that though, Emily was still wrapped up in cloak and daggers. When it comes to her, I have a feeling the complete package won't be revealed until somewhere close to the end.

Upon finishing, I noticed this was a four book series, the last book called End Game. That title speaks volumes!! When I started Hard Rules, I didn't realize I was signing on for a series with four books. If I had I would never have started it, because I know myself, I hate waiting—and cliffhangers, especially ones that take close to two years to finish out. I much prefer to buy and read all together. With that said, I will be reading book three and book four as they release. I'm already invested and my need to know always outweighs my need to binge everything together.

If you are like me, I suggest waiting until the last book is released in Feb. 2018, if you haven't already started this series.

Damage Control in book 2 in the Dirty Money Series and its one heck of a read. There are secrets, lies, twists and turns as we get more Shane and Emily. Lisa Renee Jones has totally captivated me with this series and I can't wait to jump in to book 3 asap!!

Damage Control was so amazing. I thought that Hard Rules was good, and then Damage Control swept me in like a current and held me down until the very end. I clung to every page, gasping for answers, and when I thought I had them.. I quickly realized I did not. I cannot wait for the third book to be released. If it is anything like the first two, I know it is going to be amazing!

Hail the Queen! Lisa Renee Jones is just an amazing writer! Every book that I come across from this lady has become another all time favorite for me. Damage Control is book two in the Dirty Money series. This book had me hating that there was only 24 hours in a day. I could not keep my hands off this book and I had to start reading it during the week. That is the only reason why it took a couple of days to finish. Life just had to get in the way lol.

Now enough of my rambling and on to the book. Damage Control lived up to the hype that it had received on its release day. Shane is still so good at playing bad. Emily's secrets come out and I never saw it coming. I had my own speculations and I was so wrong. To prevent spoilers in my review I really can't get into detail what I thought was going to be exposed. Let's say you will want to know the hows, whens, and whys.

The Brandon's are playing a very dangerous game and the intensity heats up 100 times in book two. Emily and Shane are stronger together than apart. Damage Control was thrilling, controlling, and has you biting your nails down! Shane and his all alpha sexiness with Emily is scorching! Damage Control is the book you need! Caution...you will become overheated ;) Bad Deeds is out soon and I can not wait to start on that book! The Dirty Money series is so much more than I could have ever expected!

This is the second book in the series. It continues right where it left off in the first book. It's another fast paced page turner. Twists and turns abound. It has some surprising twists I did not see coming. I enjoyed this book very much!
****I voluntarily reviewed and gave my honest opinion of this Advanced Readers Copy of this
book from NetGalley****

What a wild ride this series is turning out to be!

This book picks up immediately where Hard Rules left off. I was a bit worried I wouldn't remember but I read the last few chapters and then it all clicked.

Shane wants to protect Emily and keep her close but she has secrets that could potentially harm him, if he finds out. But he convinces her to share her secrets and then he takes it upon himself to not only discover his family's secrets but to keep hers from catching up to her.

I feel for Emily. She's really falling for Shane and doesn't want her heart to make a choice that could cause him any pain. I like that about her. Some girls would be quick to let someone else help, but she's on her own and trying to keep it secret. But Shane has a way of getting into her heart and she's completely taken. I can't wait to see how she handles herself in the next book. I hope she kicks butt. :)

I love Lisa's suspense writing. I am always completely drawn in and I'm never bored. And the added romance is always a nice addition. This series is turning out to be quite exciting and I can NOT wait for the next one.

I am so hooked and drawn into this story with all the intensity, drama and twists and turns you can't help but get pulled in. The Dirty Money Series is AMAZING!!!! I am so totally in love with the characters they are phenomenal. I have a total man crush on Shane Brandon. He is the perfect alpha mix sweet, sexy, smart, protective, dominant and calculating if need be. The intense chemistry that is shared between Emily and Shane is off the charts. This book will have you counting down the days to when you can get her hands on the next installment to find out how things will go for the Brandon clan. I voluntarily received a copy from netgallery and read a copy of this book for my review.

Damage control

As a secret unfolds it looks like the past is trying to get into the future, with the differences between Emily & Shane needing to be resolved, there seems to be more and more issues circling in on them.


Just when we find out the answers to some questions we turn the corner & are met with more questions the suspense and passion is amazing.

But is Emily the only one with a bombshell to drop.

I'm enjoying this series & can't wait to read book 3, which I'm just about to head into.

Amo

Shane Brandon's life closely resembles the chess game it has taken seven years to complete. He is forced to navigate through each day and help save his families company. That is hard to do when your brother has initiated business with the mafia. Each time Shane turns around he makes decisions that effect not only himself but also for Emily. She is his only calm in a storm that threatens to consume them. Danger from every side, keeping Emily safe not only from his brother but also from her past. That book is a definite must read and I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!

Holy moly, this book had me on the edge of my seat cover to cover. Emily's story has come out, and she and Shane are providing a united front in front of his family. The plot thickens with Shane's family, lots of twists and turns that has you turning page after page to keep up with everything. I love the chemistry these two characters have between them, but you just know that there is trouble ahead for them both. Your heart rate increases the further you go into this book, you just don't know how things are going to turn out with this really great book. Suspenseful, hot, steamy, and definitely leaves you wanting more! Loved the way the author gives a recap of the first book befor you delve into the next installment. I truly love the way this author has written this series, expertly written, smooth and very gripping. Can't wait to move on to Bad Deeds!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.