This is the newest addition to the Dirty Money series and this one blew me away! I highly recommend reading the previous books in this series before taking this one on since so much happens before this story takes place and Damage Control picks up right after the intense cliffhanger that the previous book titled Hard Rules left off on.

I'm actually a huge fan of cliffhangers if they're done well and this author knows how to leave you desperately wanting more and I love this! Shane's family is one for the record books and they bring disfunction to a whole new level! I can't even imagine living in a world where the people closest to you are the ones who are the most likely to go for the jugular. At first I worried that Emily was getting herself into more than she could ever hope to handle, but I must admit that she had a few surprises up her sleeve and there's so much more to her than I first assumed.

This entire series is addictive and hard to put down and I highly recommend reading all of these great books to anyone!

Amazingly Damage Control is only the second book I have had the chance to read by Lisa Renee Jones. I really need to read more of this talented lady's work because I have certainly enjoyed Hard Rules and Damage Control.

Damage Control picks up Shane and Emily's story right where it left off at the end of Hard Rules. So you really need to read Hard Rules before you read Damage Control. I loved that Ms. Jones added a few refresher details at the beginning so I could remember exactly what was happening at the end of Hard Rules and I was completely prepared and ready to dig into Damage Control.

Shane is a good guy that is trying so hard to keep things on the up and up. Each time he thinks he has the business issues under control his brother, Derek, throw yet another crooked twist into the mix.

Emily has a huge secret that she has not revealed to Shane in Hard Rules. I don't want to tell you too much about the secret but I will tell you that Shane's ultimate reaction made me adore this guy even more. My bond with Emily quickly returned and my heart went out to her. I cheered her victories, my heart broke for her sadness, and my pulse increased with the thoughts of the danger she is in.

One of my favorite aspects of this book is the few selected people that work for Shane and always have his back. This guy really needs those true friends that can help him try to stay that one step ahead of his wicked brother. His family certainly doesn't have his back so it's great to see that he has someone to help him out.

Seth, Shane's right hand, is one of those guys I'd want in my corner if I was in danger or trouble. This guy can get anything done and fix things in the blink of an eye. He's good!

Jessica is Shane's friend and assistant in the office. She's the other person that really has Shane and Emily's back. I like Jessica and her just enough touch of sassy attitude that she gets things done.

Shane and Emily are good together. They work well together and oh wow they sure do warm things up at home and in the office. They have so many obstacles in their path and so many things going on. I was on the edge of my seat for a good portion of this book wondering what was going to happen next. There are plenty of interesting twists to keep the pages turning.

I can not wait to see what happens with Shane and Emily next. I'm curious to see how Shane handles his family and deals with Emily's problem. I can not wait to read Bad Deeds. I will be anxiously awaiting it's release.

Over all this book has all those things that make for a fabulous read. There characters are great. The story line is full of action, drama, suspense, and some steaming hot scenes to warm things up.

I was given the opportunity to read this awesome story and it has been my pleasure to share my thoughts with you.

The more I read of this book, the more I loved it. I was so looking forward to reading it to see where Emily and Shane went with the secrets and lies. At first I couldn't get into it, just felt it a little slow, but once I continued I really couldn't put it down. The writing flowed fluently.

Shane is such an alpha male. I loved his character from book one and wasn't disappointed in book 2; he just gets better.
Emily is a very strong woman hiding secrets from her past but is also very vulnerable around Shane's family, especially his brother Derek. The hate you feel for Derek just gets stronger...!

As I've said before, the more I read of this book, the more I loved it. The twists and the turns, the love and the hate, was so intense it really gripped me. The characters were so prominent in their own right. I can't wait to read the final book to complete the story.

Woo-eee! Hard Rules was good, but Damage Control was even better! It was exciting, sexy, intriguing - and just more. I completely loved every bit of this book and I feel safe enough to say that I can promise that you will too! 

We know that Emily's got secrets, but never fear, because your questions about her will be answered. Even if I didn't know what I know about Emily now, that wouldn't change the way I feel about her and as it happened, it only reinforced them. Emily is strong, she's smart and savvy, she's utterly loyal to Shane and she just cares so much about him. I love that about her and I love her period, she's positively wonderful! 

And of course, I couldn't not love Shane! He's just as protective of Emily as she is of him and once he makes the decision to trust her, he never falters. Shane is determined and driven to win the company and keep Emily. He's fierce and strong and totally irresistible. If he hadn't already won my heart before, he definitely would have this time. Shane is as amazing as Emily - I wholeheartedly love this hero/heroine duo! 

Now don't think that just because we got some answers in regard to the secrets Emily's kept, that Damage Control isn't suspenseful or have-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat worthy because it is. Oh, how it is! It is full of heart racing, heart pounding moments that will have you flipping the pages as fast as you can along with revelations that will keep on the tip of your toes, and times that are so passionate and sweet that they melt your heart. It was incredible read and I can't wait to read Bad Deeds! 

Damage Control must be read after Hard Rules, it's told from Shane and Emily's POV, and everything isn't solved, but Shane and Emily are strong and together. 

~ A Hopeless Romantic's Booklandia, 5 Stars

The mystery and danger continue in this the second edition of the Dirty Money Series. Lisa, gives us more of Shane, Emily and the Brandon empire and all that it entails. This book reveal some secrets and give us more drama than the first book. Drama, danger and more heat and passion than the first book.
Shane, strong, protective realizes that Emily is the one for him and will do anything to protect him even from his ow family.
Emily reveals some of the dangers and secrets that she has been running and hiding from, dangers that could bring more problems to Shane.
Exciting and filled with heat this book is addicting!

Passionately Addictive! Wow! Enthralling, addictive and passionate Damage Control is a wild ride that will leave you obsessively turning the page, desperate to devour every brilliantly crafted word. Lisa Renee Jones amazing talent shines blindingly bright in this masterpiece and I cannot wait for the next two books. The suspense, the passion, and the sex is off the charts. This is Utter Book Bliss! This was perfection, with its' suspense, mystery as well as twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Filled with Power, Control and Passion that is erotically intense and consuming. You don't want to miss this series! Loved it! I Highly Recommend this book!

I voluntarily requested and received an ARC through the author and publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review!

Wow, what a ride! This book is action packed from beginning to end filled with romance, suspense, and tons of action.

Picking up exactly where Hard Rules ends Lisa Renee Jones does it again spinning the intrigue with tons of romance. Shane and Emily are learning how to trust one another while others are after them, the unfortunate part is that it is their families who want to take them down. Ms. Jones does a great job balancing all the different aspects of her story at a breathtaking pace. Her dialog was fantastic and drove the story forward especially between Shane and Emily.

I don't want to give anything away so my review is short and sweet. If you have read Hard Rules then you have to read Damage Control. If you are looking for a new series that is filled with a little bit of everything then you will definitely want to pick up the Dirty Money series - you will not be disappointed.

Damage control is the correct title for this second installment of Dirty Money. That is all Shane has been doing to minimize the impact of all the wheeling and dealing his brother Derek and his father are cooking up.

From deals with the mob, blackmailing, murders, and more, both Shane and Emily are caught in an impossible web of lies and moves worthy of the finest chess players. All is not as it seems. Nothing can be taken at face value. You really have to be on your toes to keep up with all the machinations the Brandon family is capable of... including the mother!

Emily has her own past to deal with. Secrets upon secrets, you don't know who to trust and who will be stabbed in the back next. The only way to survive is to keep your own secrets and trust only the few remaining people who have been at your side all along.

As usual, Lisa Renee Jones delivers one stunning book of treachery and suspense. I can hardly wait for the conclusion. Between you and I, I sure hope Derek goes down for being such nasty character. JUSTICE!

I am voluntarily reviewing this book because I am hooked on this amazing series. Thank you for providing me a copy!

Damage Control is finally releasing today. It's only been a little over 6 months since Hard Rules was released, but the cliffhanger on that one was so brutal that the wait for this sequel has felt like much longer.

Damage Control starts exactly where Hard Rules left off. We finally find out Emily's secrets and there is A LOT we didn't know. I'm in the minority on this, but I felt like after the bombshell reveals at the beginning, the book slowed down quite a bit. That isn't to say that there isn't a lot going on, but it's almost like there is so much going on that I felt less invested in the story.The story definitely revs back up for the last 20% and left me once again, wanting more.

Bad Deeds comes out August 8th, and I've already preordered it because I need to know what happens next.

This series is like How to Get Away with Murder. I devoured the first 2 seasons of the show in one sitting. You are constantly trying to guess who is really bad, who is only kinda bad, and who isn't bad at all. Damage Control is the same way in a sense. While some of the people are obviously bad, everyone casts some doubts as to their true plans and intentions. Its a well crafted story blending romance, deception, and money.

Damage Control picks up right where hard rules left off. You must read them in order! Thankfully, Jones gives us a quick reminder of what happened and I was grateful for that. I read so many books that I easily get plot lines mixed up. Shane is still determined to figure out who Emily really is and why she is in his life. Emily is still determined to keep her secrets in order to keep Shane out of her drama and safe. Emily finally opens up to Shane and he agrees to help her. Now, though, he is dealing with his family drama and hers. Even with Seth around, this is a lot to juggle. The plot is quick and twisty, so you will never fell like there is a good stopping point.

If you like stories about family deception, murder, espionage, drug cartels, and other nefarious elements in society, The Dirty Money series is a perfect pick!

"Fear doesn't win. And I'm going to win."

It's not over, and the damage is not controlled... yet. The danger still lurks, and the enemy is not backing down. The future of his family and his legacy is at stake and Shane is determined to win. Even if he has to fight his own family to make that happen. And now that he's had a taste of what it feels like, he's not willing to risk Emily, and their future. The battle has just begun and I'm gathering my supplies for the next installment. I've got my DO NOT DISTURB door hanger, my kindle, and my fan for those extra hot scenes between Shane & Emily.

I'm totally digging the girl power going on between Emily and Jessica, Shane's secretary. They are funny and sassy and a force to be reckoned with when they get together. They both have Shane's best interests at heart and I'm looking forward to spending more time with the two of them as they join forces to support their man.

It's getting more and more exciting as secrets are being unveiled and the players are being identified in the dangerous game going on behind the scenes. It's not just the Martina Cartel and the dirty money, it's Emily's past catching up to her future. Can Shane protect her, and save his family's legacy? When all the players make their moves, who will be left standing?

Well, don't ask me, I'll be right here with you, waiting to find out. There are at least two more installments in the Dirty Money series, Bad Deeds and End Game. You can bet that I'll be waiting at the front of the line. "Promise. And I never break promises." See ya there...

4.25 STARS

Shane and Emily’s tumultuous story continues in “Damage Control,” book 2 of Lisa Renee Jones’ Dirty Money series. Picking up right where the first book left off, Shane pushes Emily for answers. Despite her desperate attempts to hold Shane at a safe distance, the alpha male in him refuses to be forced aside. In fact, Shane stands firm, resolute in his desire to finally learn the truth and to protect Emily at all costs. After much resistance, Emily comes clean, and the couple open up to each other in ways they never have before. And while there are still many secrets and lies running rampant in their peripheral, Shane and Emily’s relationship is now on more solid ground.

At the very heart of this book (and this series as whole) is the burgeoning romance between Shane and Emily. But with a love story set against a backdrop of criminal corruption and deceit, theirs is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. Raw emotions fuel their actions, and Shane’s effort to maintain control is wrought with strain. Straddling the line is proving to be more and more difficult for Shane, who worries that he’ll succumb to the dark forces that seem determined to drag him under.

With as many questions that have been answered, just as many remain untold. But two things are abundantly clear. First… if I want more answers, I’ll have to be patient—at least until the next installment to this series is released. And second… without a doubt, “Damage Control” is suspenseful, sexy, and sinfully addictive!

Author Lisa Renee Jones has outdone herself with this novel, the second book in the dark and twisted Dirty Money series. After meeting Shane and Emily (if that’s her real name) in Hard Rules, book 1, the story only gets more and more twisted. The characters have more ghosts and demons than most do, and they come to a forefront in this novel. I couldn’t put it down. It made me even more anxious for the next novel, Dirty Money!

Damage Control (Dirty Money #2) is by author Lisa Rene Jones.
Release Date: February 21, 2017
Read: February 15, 2017
NOT A STANDALONE
Series: Dirty Money: #1 Hard Rules; #2 Damage Control; #3 Bad Deeds; #4 End Game
My Rating: 5
Cover: 5
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author via NetGalley*

DIRTY MONEY is about the Brandon family corporate empire, where power, sex, and deceit drive every action, and two brothers, Shane and Derek vie for control. Shane will try to convince everyone to go legit, but the darkness keeps trying to pull him under, and one woman is all that keeps him from sinking. And Shane Brandon IS money, power, and sex…

Just wow! Lisa Rene Jones knows how to tell a captivating, suspenseful and emotional story where you are focused on nothing else but her book. Damage Control is the second book in the Dirty Money series. This series MUST be read in order. So if you haven't yet, you need to read Hard Rules first. There is so much going on that you will be completely lost other wise.

Damage Control continues exactly where Hard Rules ended. I mean that literally. So yes there was a cliffhanger.. Fortunately Lisa Rene does not make us wait to resolve that particular issue. Yes I say particular because there are many issues in this dark, complex, crime-filled series. I won't say too much because I don't want to give any spoilers away from the first book. I do however recommend you find a quiet place to dig in. As I said previously, there is a lot going on. There are a lot of characters involved in the plot. And there is a sub plot brewing as well. I admit with the first book, I had to re-read several pages here and there because I got lost. But that's my own fault. Generally, I am a very fast reader and have been know to miss important facts. As a result, I re-read.

I was so engrossed in every single page of this book. I read slower with a steady pace to not miss a thing. The premise of this series is one brother (good) up against the other (bad). A father dying and getting ready to hand over the reigns of a multimillion, if not billion, dollar dynasty. A manipulative mother...whose side is she on? Both brothers want the head position. It is almost impossible to trust anyone. When you think you have something or someone figured out...you don't.

Emily and Shane got together in the first book. It started out as just sex. Emily has secrets. Shane has secrets. Both bigs ones. Although we learn Shane's early on, it is Emily's that will shock you. There are secrets revealed. There is murder. There are threats. And there is the fact that while Emily and Shane's dramas have become shared ones, while Shane's is an ongoing entity in the book, the threat of Emily's problems have not come to light yet. I can't even imagine the angst and drama that will bring to their already stressed lives.

The good thing....Shane and Emily have grown very close. Their relationship is passionate and erotic. By the end of Damage Control there are no more secrets between them but there is still danger. They are a perfect couple together; both intelligent, resourceful and protective. What I loved the most is how Shane treats Emily. Yes at first is was purely lust. But now she is everything to him. And she will need to be everything for him as well. Because where this book leaves us off tells us that darker times are coming.

Can Shane and Emily come out still together? I just pray they both come out alive.

Love, secrets and suspense

Finally, we are starting to get some answers. Damage Control is the second book in the series so make sure you read Hard Rules first or you will be completely lost.

Secrets are revealed and love is in the air. All through the first book we are wondering about Emily. Well in Damage Control we get answers. Things start to make sense and of I course I just got more excited about the series.

Shane opens up some and things with the Brandon's are coming to an head. There is so much going on. Betrayal and even Murder. This series is exciting and it will keep you on your toes. I'm loving it and can't wait to get the next installment. This is better than any soap opera. I'm on the edge of my seat hanging on.

Damage Control continues right where Hard Rules ends. It's explosive from page one all the way through to the ending. Shane is as angry & protective as Emily is loving & protective as the book begins with the battle of who will win being more stubborn. I love the rapport between Shane & Emily. It feels so connected and deep. Lisa Renee Jones, as the master of romance and suspense, weaves a story that captivates true love with fighting a real fear that is often unseen. Page after page more of the pieces come together but somehow so does the intensity of the suspense and definitely the romance. I love this trilogy and can't wait for Bad Deeds!!!

Damage Control is the second book in the Dirty Money series. You have to read Hard Rules first so you can fully understand what is going on with Shane, Emily, and his family. I don't want to spoil anything so I will try to make this short.

Shane is still at war with his brother. Shane wants to gain control of the family company and make it completely legit. While his brother Derek has other plans. He wants the company because he is greedy. Their father is playing a game with them. Pinning them against one another. While Shane was busy with his own family business, he didn't notice that Emily might be hiding her truth from him. The truth of who she really is.

Emily is hiding. But she can't stay that way for long when it comes to a determined Shane. He has to know what she is not telling him. Is she spying on him? And if so, who hired her? If not, then why is she running? He should just let her go but he can't. He cares too much. Can she tell him the truth without losing him?

Damage Control starts exactly where Hard Rules ended so if you read it then you know this is complicated story. There are many players in this game. This book is about trying to control those players. To get closer to the end of the game.

Overall...This story is about power, trust, love, and family. It's a twisted tale with suspense, and heat. It's like putting a puzzle together with each chapter.

Quotes:

“My secrets are mine. Mine to know. Mine to share. When I’m ready.”

“Honey, I’m not Dr. Phil and I don’t pretend to be. I’m more Judge Judy. Right to the point.”

“I need to taste like you, and smell like you, and feel your skin everywhere against mine,” he declares, his voice roughened with passion.

These are my Happily Ever After Novel Thoughts...

Let me just start with WOW! This book is intense and fast paced. It took me a few days to read and not because it was a hard read or long, life kept interfering. I didn't want to put it down!

I love the chemistry between Emily and Shane. They have so much in common yet are still trepid. The trepidation they are feeling is not unfounded though. They both have a great deal to fear in their personal lives and business-wise.

They take a big but natural step in this book and we find out Emily's secrets. Be prepared to be angry. I know I was and righteously so on her behalf. But, maybe things aren't as they appear. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. I need to know what I'd going on and will happen! I also want to know more about Jessica and Seth! Maybe they'll get there own stories one day??

This book is a cliffhanger like the last one as they immediately pick up where the last one finished. Trust me when I say the game is afoot because, as we learned from the last book, Brandon Sr. is cold and calculating as if his life is one big chess game. Be prepared for some shifting players and more than just Emily's secret see light.

Grab this book and find out why it's one of my faces! We already know there is no ending, so no Happily Ever After this time.

Damage Control starts off exactly where Hard Rules finished. I was quite eager to jump into this book after the way the first finished.
Shane wants answers from Emily but she isn't be very forthcoming with them. Emily isn't who she says she is. But does it have anything to do with the Brandon family war going on? Lies are told and secrets are revealed.

I liked the speed of the story at the start of this book, there was a lot more going on which kept me interested. But sadly that soon changed and the story once again carried on with it's slow pace, and I began to lose interest again.
I enjoyed finding out more about the family war going on and what it will take Shane to right the wrongs of his brother. There was more danger to this story and I liked that we got to see those parts of it.

I wish I felt more of a connection to Shane and Emily as I think it would of made this book a more enjoyable read for me. But sadly I wasn't all that bothered by their relationship and I didn't feel any real connection between them.

I'm unsure if I will be continuing on with this series, as after reading 2 books out of it they haven't left a big impact on me.