Lisa Renee Jones has blown this one out of the water again! I am so engrossed in this series that I am so stoked to have had a chance to read this one! This book gave me everything I needed! Passion, intrigue, mystery and so much more. You have the right level of drama and it’s all balanced out between everything that is going on in the story!
I love that it picked right back up from the first book. So if you haven’t read it yet. Do not start this one till you read that one! I love the bond that Shane and Emily have. No matter what comes to light, they stick with each other.
Overall, this book had me floored. I need more. I cannot wait till the next one. I need answers. I love the side characters. Mostly Seth. That boy has my mind ticking too! And Jessica! OMG what a hoot! I love her! Mama Jessica for the win!

4.5 stars---DAMAGE CONTROL is the second installment in Lisa Renee Jones’s contemporary, adult DIRTY MONEY romantic suspense series. DAMAGE CONTROL is the continuing story of attorney/billionaire businessman Shane Brandon, and PA Emily Stevens, and should not be read as a stand alone as the story picks up immediately upon the events and cliff hanger ending of book one HARD RULES..

DAMAGE CONTROL begins with an introductory prologue from the author recounting some of the major events of book one keeping the read up to date and refreshed about what happened and to whom.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Emily and Shane) DAMAGE CONTROL sees the Brandon family begin to implode as the ailing Brandon Senior continues to pit his sons against one another. Derek Brandon has dirtied his hands with illegal drugs, and connections to the cartel, while Shane fights back trying to clean up the mess his brother continues to build. Meanwhile Shane’s relationship with Emily takes a step towards permanency but threats against our heroine’s life may be coming from a couple of directions. When Emily reveals the truth about he past, Shane and his men try to contain any fall out from landing into the present.

DAMAGE CONTROL is a story of family, suspense, romance, and intrigue. Lisa Renee Jones pulls the reader into a captivating tale about betrayal and revenge, money and power, lies and deceit. The complex world building continues to focus on the dysfunctional family dynamics, and the battle to take over a once –thriving business whose hands are now mired in illegal activities unraveling our hero’s well-ordered life. The premise is spirited and intense; the characters are colorful and dynamic; the romance is passionate and deep. Lisa Renee Jones’s DAMAGE CONTROL will take you on a remarkable journey of drama and love.

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Damage Control by Lisa Renee Jones is book two of four in The Dirty Money Series.
This is not a standalone.
Please read book one " Hard Rules " first.
Damage Control picks up where Hard Rules ends.
Shane confronts Emily about her secret, a secret he knew a long time ago about. He doesn´t trust her anymore, because the truth is very important to him. Seth, his right hand man stokes this mistrust. Emily refuses to tell him about her past. She rather runs.
Shane has now not only to solve Emily´s problems, but has also to get rid of a drug cartel. A drug cartel his brother has brought on their doorstep.
There are problems over problems.

Meet again Emily Stevens, 27 year old PA of Brandon senior.
And Shane Brandon,32 , lawyer and determined to safe the family´s empire. His older brother is about to destroy everything.
Are Emily and Shane a team? There is murder, the FBI and more danger.
Where does this leave Emily and Brandon?
Attention ! this book ends in a cliffhanger. Their story will be continued in the next installment.

Just like Hard Rules , Damage Control left me at the edge of my seat. I literally couldn´t put this book down. I had to know- and this ASAP- how the story continued.
This book gutted the hell out of me. I felt every single one of these characters emotions and I loved it.
I highly recommend this book and this series.
5 Stars and Thank you Lisa Renee Jones.

We're back in Denver with our darling...
Shane Brandon.

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And his Emily of course!
Lisa tells us all about the first book again at the beginning of this 2nd book. Which is so mega-amazing for us Bookalzheimer-Sufferers! I loved that.

The book starts in the same moment we left them last time. Brandon just found out that Emily has been telling him lies about herself.
But she's not ready to tell the truth. The truth could hurt or even kill herself and Shane.
But Shane doesn't yet believe that her secrets are not connected to his family.
But they aren't. Emily saw something she wasn't supposed to see. And now very bad people are after her.
And of course there are other bad people who want to destroy Shane and his family business too - like his idiot brother Derek. And his dad is still playing his stupid games.

We have LOTS of stuff to go through until we might see a happily ever after somewhere on the horizon! Which of course might not happen by the end of this book, because there is more coming! ☺

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO SHANE & EMILY???
WILL EVERYBODY SURVIVE??
WILL THERE BE ANOTHER CLIFFY???

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READ THE BOOK TO FIND OUT ☺

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GREAT 2nd BOOK!!!!

I was sooo happy that Lisa told us all about what happened in the first book. I never remember anything once I get to the 2nd book in a series!!

This 2nd book was just as great as the first one.
It's all so mysterious and exciting and suspensy and erotic.
And again it all reminded me of Lisa's Amy Bensen series. It all felt like it was happening in the same time and place with similar people. Didn't bother me much, but I noticed it.

I love Shane and Emily. They just want what's best for everybody, but it's so hard to fight for their happily ever after with so much happening. In so many different places. All very confusing and so very suspensy! But I really enjoyed reading it. You can't stop, you just have to know what will happen next. And there's ALWAYS something happening. I think this series would be an amazing TV Show!!!

Lots of mystery and sexiness!
Perfect Romantic Suspense!

Can't wait to see what will happen in the next book because we're SO not done with #Shamily yet!!!!!☺☺☺

DAMAGE CONTROL was another very interesting & exciting & sexy romantic-suspense-mystery... Run to your nearest amazon for your own Shane - this one is MINE!!!

SQUEEEE!!! This series keeps getting better and better! What a tangled web of lies, deceit, and betrayal Lisa Renee Jones has written! The plot just continues to thicken and the characters have become even more complex. There are so many twists and unexpected revelations... my head is spinning! Shane and Emily are burning up the pages with their intense chemistry. This book is both thrilling and super sexy. I am LOVING every minute of it. I can't wait for more of Dirty Money!

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Damage Control
Lisa Renee Jones


Damage Control just rocked my world 10 times over!
Is simply a powerhouse of a thriller! With so many twist and turns. That just fuels the storyline! Burning up the pages! Leading us a non stop ride of orgasmic proportions!
Then the next moment, leaving me completely shell shocked! WTF??? Scratching my head! Feeling perplexed and hungry! For more of the chaos! For more of Shane and Emily’s journey! That fire, which is just igniting! Right in the eyes of the storm!! What will happen next????


So when I think of Suspense, lust, sizzle and a twist! There's only one place I to go. Now that is Lisa Renee Jones thriller of a mind!! She will blow you away!

Goodreads Review

WOW.... with a cliff hanger to come off of with Hard Rules, this book was AMAZING! I LOVED THIS BOOK! If you have not read Hard Rules, then you have to read this first....Damage Control is the next chapter in this story that is so complex and well written, you don't want it to end! This book picks right back up where Hard Rules ended with Shane and Emily talking about secrets and lies.... and NO MORE LIES in their relationship. This books takes you on a ride with twists and turns. There are some answers, but more questions on what is really going on. Who is on Shane's side and who is on Derek's side? As much as Brandon Senior enjoys watching his sons battle for power, Does Maggie enjoy it more? What is her end game? Are there more players that we have learned about thus far? How does Derek really play into what is going on with the Martina family and their dirty business? The games that are being played, there is more than power that is on the table. I love Shane and Emily and who they are together, how the support and love each other! There is so much understanding between them and the protectiveness and passion is off the charts! What a wonderful addition to the series, but it leaves you wanting SO much MORE!

Again I am amazed by the level of writing and story line development in Lisa's books! She amazing me!

Damage Control, book two in the Dirty Money series, is chock full of steamy romance, action, suspense, secrets and lies. Shane is trying to do damage control to keep his family business legitimate and falling for Emily. We do find out who Emily really is and what happened to make her go on the run. Shane and Emily are great together and make a captivating couple. So many more questions to be answered and problems to be solved as Shane and Derek battle for control of the company. Can't wait for the next book!

Lisa Renee Jones picks Damage Control up where Hard Rules left off at and believe me I was really anxious to start reading the second book in the Dirty money series. I wanted to find out about Emily’s real identity and why she has been running. I also wanted to know why she would want to run away from Shane in the first place. I know for a fact I wouldn’t want to run away from Shane. He’s sexy, protective, and dominant. He’s SHANE and I love Shane! 🙂 Even, when he’s being secretive in the second book in the series.

Lisa definitely kept me turning the pages (or in my case swiping my finger to the next page on my kindle) due to where the story was going. Damage Control opens up Emily to the drama she has been dealing with and why she has a hard time believing in happily ever after. She is one strong female character though and refuses to be beat down. She also wants to help Shane, which is one reason why I adore how she handles Shane’s family. Although, Shane’s dad is different in this book then he was in the first book. Don’t get me wrong, he’s still a jerk, but he has a different side, especially when it comes to Emily.

Shane’s family drama and business drama is becoming a real nuisance for him. I feel for Shane in the second book. He has some serious issues. Although, he does have support to help him through the drama. He has Emily mostly, but he’s the over-protective man that wants to help her. Shane though showed another side of himself in this book, but Emily was able to handle him. In fact, she wanted to help him even more after the incident, which is why these two are definitely meant to be.

Don’t even get me started with the scenes between him and Emily. Lisa definitely knows how to bring the heat between the characters.

If you haven’t read Hard Rules, I highly recommend you do. You’ll want to start the series off at the first book to be introduced to Shane and Emily and also both of their dramas they are dealing with. Lisa definitely has intrigued me with the Dirty Money series and I really look forward to the next book in the series, even more especially with another shocking ending.

I give this book 5 stars and highly recommend it to readers that enjoy drama and romance in there stories.

This is a great book; this is the second book in the Dirty Money series written by Lisa Renee Jones. 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. Emily tries to run from Shane, but he will stop her, confront her, force her to reveal all 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’t gamble with: Emily.This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

At the end of Hard Rules Lisa Renee Jones left us with a huge cliff hanger. In Damage Control it picks right up where Hard Rules ends.
We are standing in the kitchen with, Shane a very hot and sexy man who has take Emily by surprise. Emily is a beautiful sexy woman, and by her own surprise is falling for Shane. Emily has secrets and now Shane has cornered her and telling her he needs/wants her to tell the truth. Who is she and why is she there? Are just some of the answers Shane needs the know.
This such an exciting book to read with family money and the family business at stake. There are a lot of secret. This was a very enjoyable and fast read. But you must read Hard Rules first. I can't wait for the next book in the Dirty Money Series.

Shane and Emily finally must confront the secrets they both are keeping, as Emily's past is revealed to be anything but true. Shane thinks she's there to ruin him, to take part in his family problems, but she just wants to protect him, from herself and the secrets she runs from. She runs, but Shane can't seem to let her go, he cares more than he's willing to admit. Despite their desire to protect the other they start to lean on one another, finding a way to face both their problems together. As Shane faces his family he sees that his mistrust in Emily was wrong and that she's the strength he needs to lean on.

"'I wonder,' I say, my gaze finding hers, heat simmering low in my limbs, one part lust, another part fury, 'how it is that I didn't taste your lies. I wonder if they'll taste differently now that I know they exist.'"

Is it possible this book was better than Hard Rules? Yes, definitely. There is so much development in the story and from the Shane and Emily, as well as from the the secondary characters of Shane's family members and the two men he trusts as he works to take his brother down. I really enjoyed how much Shane and Emily changed, their relationship grew a lot in this novel and how they lean on one another showed true caring. Emily, on her own, has quite a history and I cannot wait for that to be delved into even farther. Shane, though dealing with his family, was always showing his true colors and despite her secrets, it seems Emily was as well. Emily's running and Shane's family and the drama surrounding both were really well developed in Damage Control. I felt like I finally had really jumped into a suspense novel, especially with the cliff hanger ending.

"He wants what is real, but that is dark and blood-laden, and he doesn't deserve it."

Lisa Renee Jones' writing is, as always, incredible. The scene is easy to picture, each character well described, even their different POV's and voices felt unique to them. There are a lot of answers in this book, more questions added, and the story line of Shane's family continues to develop in increasingly dark ways. I loved that there was always something going on in the book even as Shane and Emily's relationship continued to develop. I think it takes a lot of skill to write a romance into a book that's filled with suspense, violence, and threats that could change everything.

"Lies destroy, but I fear the truth is worse. Maybe lies are better. Or maybe they're arent."

Damage Control is a must read, you will not be able to put it down, and it's the perfect sequel to Hard Rules. I am on pins and needles waiting for the next two releases already, Lisa Renee Jones has me hooked.

Damage Control by Lisa Renee Jones
Book #2: Dirty Money Series
Source: Netgalley
My Rating: 4/5 stars
My Review:

There is absolutely no rest for the wicked when it comes to family drama, drug cartels, and a dead sexy woman on the run.

Damage Control picks up exactly where Hard Rules left off, with Shane desperately trying to understand why Emily is pulling away from him and hiding a boat load of secrets. Given his inherent trust issues, having Emily deceive him may be a betrayal he can’t come back from.

In an effort to better understand Emily and what she’s dealing with, Shane forces the issue until Emily unloads absolutely everything. To say he wasn’t expecting the story he gets is a vast understatement. Emily is on the run from one of the most ruthless hacking groups on the planet, a group her brother is involved with up to his butt. To make matters worse, her brother has stopped contacting her and cut her off from the funds needed to support herself or run with if push comes to shove. If Shane has his way, and he usually does, Emily will not run again, but will stay by his side and let he and his trusted team get her out of the mess she finds herself in. Furthermore, Emily is still advantageously placed within the Brandon business to spy for Shane and help him sort out the huge mess created by Shane’s evil brother and ruthless father.

Though she is hesitant to endanger Shane and his inner circle, without her money, Emily is out of options and leaving Shane, given her feelings for him, is all but impossible. Additionally, Emily is now totally invested in helping Shane right the boat that is his family business and she doesn’t like to leave work undone. Shane’s father, though grievously ill, still has his head in the game and is intent upon seeing more ill deeds done before he checks out for his dirt nap. Shane’s brother is becoming increasingly reckless and his dealings with a dangerous cartel are threatening more than just the company. Emily’s strategic location within the company allows her access to a great deal of information and material which she constantly feeds to Shane and his security team. The game is certainly afoot, but with so many balls in the air, it’s hard to say who is going to survive.

The Bottom Line: Before anything else, I want to point out how extremely grateful I was to find a long passage at the beginning of the book reminding me of what came before. I felt completely refreshed and apprised of the situation before diving into Damage Control and it made this read so much better! Damage Control is one disaster after another with threats and danger cropping up at every turn. In between bouts of panty-melting sex, Shane and Emily must navigate the shark-infested waters of their lives if they are to ever be free from all the danger surrounding them. While a few things get straightened out in this read, Damage Control is really all about building the drama and setting the stage for the next installment of the series. There is no way in hell the Dirty Money series is over and, if my suspicions are correct, it has a very long way to go.

This second book in the Dirty Money series is even better than the first! The story picks up where Hard Rules left off. Shane and Emily have even more challenges to face, both personally and professionally, and their families are even more twisted. This book is full of intrigue, suspense, mystery, and steamy romance. Just when you think it's time to take a relaxing breath, the action twists and puts you back on the edge of your seat! I cannot wait to see what's next for these characters.

I read Hard Rules and could not wait to see what happened next in this series. I was not disappointed. I loved the recap at the beginning of the book….that is my biggest issue with series that I forget what was happening between releases. The few pages of catch up were great.

I absolutely love Shane….he is so strong and wanting to do the right thing and save the family business. And Emily, she is complex….her secrets are a huge puzzle and how Shane is going to protect her and save the business at the same time. This is one of those that is so good, but at the same time so hard to review since you don’t want to give away any of the surprises.

If you like a hot and steamy romance with a ton of suspense and intrigue along with a dash of mafia trouble….then this is the perfect series for you.

Hero 5 Stars / Heroine 5 stars / Steam 5 stars / Plot 5 stars / Overall 4 Stars
Keys: MF, Part of a Series, Edge of Your Seat, Twists and Turns, #MSBB

Lisa Renee Jones is back with the wickedly suspenseful follow up to Hard Rules. We resume in the highly tense moment we last saw our couple Shane and Emily. Just when it seems we are closer to getting to the truth LRJ adds a new layer to the story that brings with it a danger unexpected by the both of them.

Shane is tormented by both his need for the truth, and the need to protect Emily. In doing so, he finds himself edging closer to the line that separates him from going against his moral code. His family remain to be a thorn in his side, and with the companies’ involvement in far shadier dealings than he imagined, he may have to take a walk on the dark side after all.

Lisa Renee Jones excels in the art of combining sex and mystery in an intriguing plot. Her Dirty Money series continues to be a compelling read and one that will keep me hooked until all questions are answered, and all secrets revealed. The intensity I coveted between Shane and Emily is back in full force, and it’s impossible for me to do anything but root for this couple.

***ARC Provided by the Author Via Netgalley***

Whew.

This one starts about 6 seconds after Hard Rules ends. This is a good thing if you have read Hard Rules, as you want to know what in the world is going on.

Now is a good time to mention, this is not a standalone. You do have the author, thanks for this, in the notes at the beginning, give a sum up of what has happened. But it is a sum up and you are in no way ready to start the ride at this one.

And, what a ride. With spoilers around every corner. I loved Emily and Shane even more in this one than I did in the first. I loved finding out more about her. And, in a way, this was Emily's book. Yes, there were still the issues with Derek and the father that were in the 1st one, but I really felt that the last book, I got to know Shane and what made him tick but in this one, I got to know Emily.

The writing, as always with Ms. Jones, was perfect. The pacing excellent and it kept the story moving at the perfect speed, with the right amounts of tension and romance. The opening "chase" if you will, the revelation of Emily, the hunt for the people involved in the reason she is keeping the secrets...all excellent and interesting.

The first few chapters are especially riveting and compelling, and I was not sure who I wanted to win...although I can't say more than this because it would be a spoiler of epic proportions and no one likes those.

I am keeping this short to avoid giving things away...but read this. You really want to...but read the first one before!

I don't know why but I'm always surprised when I read a book by this author not because I don't love her style of writing it's because I always marvel at the way she weaves her stories and manages to pull me in everytime.
You must read Hard Rules first or you will be lost with the plot of the story. This is a series that is full of suspense, betrayal and secrets and your never really sure who to trust or what their motives are. Like other series I've read by this author I'm hooked it is compulsive reading. As you read your looking for clues looking for weakness so you can pinpoint your theories even if I know I'll never guess what the author has up her sleeve.
My only problem with the book is that I have to wait on the next one but that's only because I'm inpatient and I loved it so much.

"He tastes of all things I crave. Power. Control. Passion."

First and foremost, if you have not read Hard Rules, DO NOT READ Damage Control until you have. This book picks up right after Hard Rules ends and it gives you a spoiler recap. This review will be pretty short and simple in order not to give away any spoilers for either book.

Shane finally discovers the secrets that Emily has been hiding from him and their world is turned upside down. Now they are faced with multiple threats and a lot of battles. There are a lot of moving parts that all connect at some point. Lies, deceit, dirty money, it's got it all.

What I really enjoyed about this one is that we really get to see Emily and Shane's relationship evolve. They are tested. Their trust in each other is tested. However, they end up working together to overcome it. The entire story screams good vs. evil with Emily and Shane at the top of the good list and a bucket full of people on the evil one.

I admitted in my review for Hard Rules that it started off slow for me but it eventually picked up. Well, this one was full on throttle. It was fast paced and packed full of action that keeps your mind moving. Overall, I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next book so we can finally see how everything plays out.

The chase of who Emily really is continues... And Shane is not going down without a fight. Is she an ally or an enemy to destroy him??
Book 2 in Dirty Money Series.
I simply devoured book 1 Hard Rules and loved where this story was going so I couldn't get my hands fast enough of this continuation. There is so much going on in this part it made my head spin. And usually I love that and I did liked it but on some level it was maybe a bit too much and too confusing at times. Shane is struggling to get his family business back on track and free from all bad influences that his brother Derek brought into it. They are also fighting for who will be the one to take over the company due to their father's illness and even though Shane doesn't really want it, he also doesn't want it to fall into Derek's hand who would run it to the ground for sure.
Derek is determined to fight Shane on any decision possible and even test his relationship with Emily. And that includes him trying to dig into her past. But Emily is strong and used to be on her guard at all times except when it comes to her heart. She and Shane have a strong bound and not much could break it. But both have demons that haunt them and their will to protect each other from one another might break them apart without them even realizing it.
I wish that I loved this book as much as I expected and hoped for. But I guess we can't have it all always. I liked but felt it was a bit too much happening at once and it was hard to follow and stay focused.