Previously released and available as a full-length novel, Guilty Pleasure is now available as a three-part series. This book is intriguing and with being a 3 part series left you wanting more.
About the book:
Marty and Khalid have been dancing around each other for years. Marty Mathews who is an FBI agent has been investigating Kahlid el Hamid-Mustafa so, son of a Saudi sheikh for 2 years he is suspected of terrorism. Her boss Deerfield pulls her off the case after his operation is shut down.

Khalid has kept tabs on Marty and not liking the way her boss treats her he arranges for Deerfield to resign from his job. He wants Marty but is forced to not have her. His past is what holds him back to protect her from his enemies. Now his past is catching up with him and he fears for her safety. He finally tells her the truth. It sets him free to have her, protect her and maybe even love her. To be continued

Part one is enough to get you addicted. And leaves you hanging needing part two just like you need your next breath. I love the passion between Khalid and Marty. The sizzling anticipation will have you squirming to get your hands on the other two parts.

Oh such a delightful quick and dirty read! You're immediately immersed into Marty and Khalid's world--a dangerous, dark place that could be just as fraught with danger as it is with the lust and longing between these two. They've been dancing around their feelings for the other for years--never acting on the lust. But as danger from the past threatens to take away a chance at their future, Khalid cannot deny both his passion for Marty and his need to protect her at all costs. I can't wait for part two to see what happens next!

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Romance with some M/F/M hints
Triggers: Covert operations, attempted murder, power exchange

Khalid is a power-hungry lover. He wants to protect those around him with a conviction that a lot of men don't possess. He is trying to fight back the demons that he has that are following him from his past. His family is complicated to say the least, and horribly corrupt to say the most. He has few friends he trusts, but is working for the FBI in order to help stop terrorist attacks.

Marty is assigned to follow Khalid. She is a well-trained, strong-willed woman, who won't take any crap from anyone. She is protected fiercely by her fathers and mother. Despite her having to gather intel on Khalid for a boss she rather dislikes, her storyline is interesting. She has been in love with Khalid for as long as she can remember and essentially throws herself at him.

Their chemistry is somewhat stunted by Khalid's inability to connect on a level other than physical. I actually had a difficult time picturing Marty with him because she seems so different – she seems to be much more developed and connected.

Overall, this is a great beginning and I can't wait to see what happens.

Marty Mathews is a good agent and she better be her father and godfather are very powerful men in the FBI and the senate. Marty has been tailing Khalid for two years and in love with him longer than that but Khalid doesn't have a single women of his own he is a "third" in a exclusive club her parents and godfather belong to. Marty has just been pulled off the assignment and allowed to have a month vacation. What is she gonna do with a month off she is going to get Khalid to see her as a woman the problem is he sees her alright but he is afraid other people will to. Khalid has just been told his danger is gunning for him and Marty is in the line of fire. It leaves you hanging but in a good way but you can wait for the next one.

This was so good! I can't wait for part 2 to come out! It was ooh la la sexy and built up suspense. I need to know what's next.

I have to say that I have wanted a story about Khalid since he first appeared as a sexual third in earlier books. 

Khalid is a lone wolf... no attachments, no being in love, no woman to tie him down. He has too many scars from his past and too many dark desires to burden another with. He's a playboy... in other words... the kind of man I want to slap some sense into.

Marty is dedicated, driven and as stubborn as Kahlid is. She grew up in the lifestyle of two dads and one mom, so she is not afraid of going after what or rather who she wants. And the time is up... she is going after Khalid.

Lora's books always keep me hooked, with the hot sex to the intense danger and intrigue. She knows how to spin a story. Not a huge fan of Marty saving herself for Khalid and having to watch him go from one woman to the next... I'm hoping Lora will find a way to even up the playing field in the next parts.

~ A Hopeless Romantic's Booklandia, 4 Stars

'Guilty Pleasure: Part 1' by Lora Leigh is the story of Marty and Khalid. Please note this was previously released and available as a full-length novel, Guilty Pleasure is now available as a three-part e-serial and this is the first part. Marty has loved Khalid from afar since she was a teenager. Khalid has reason that he feels he can only be the third party in a sexual relationship and tries to avoid commitment or real feelings. Marty has been saving herself so she is not experienced as Khalid is but she does know what he does and the club. But now Khalid is starting to think differently about Marty and their situation.
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."

The Bound Hearts series is a fun read with an interesting take on the usual alpha male characters. Not as much of the jealousy is these alpha males, but all of the hotness!! Lora Leigh has never broken her stories into the multiple part thing that's become popular but I wasn't disappointed with this. Mostly because it was blatantly clear that this book was written in three parts and the characters and plots still fit in with the series.

If you've read any of this series you've probably been introduced to Khalid as the third in other characters stories. We knew that he has a mysterious past that hast to do with his family. We've also encountered Marty before in the female groups because she was born into the world of the private club of these novels. Their chemistry comes off the pages in waves and is so believable and realistic that you believe all the situations they find themselves in. I was also not disappointed with where this part of the three part series ended.

Marty has grown up with the knowledge that some men share their women.....I mean with two dads how could she not......the exclusive club were the husbands or lovers find there thirds......but there is one man Marty wants more then her next breathe......will she survive loving Khalid.

Intensity, passion and intrigue. What else do you need? Khalid is dark, forceful and knows exactly what he wants. Marty is feisty, independent and knows exactly what she wants. Can these two ever get their wants to meet?

Finally, I get to know more about Khalid. Wow, this is one sexy read, Khalid has a soft side when it comes to Marty.
This, being Part One of their story, is definitely a slow burn of want, temptation and super hot lust. Loved it

I have read this book but I didn't feel it was right for my blog and I struggled to follow what was happening throughout the book.

This series never fails to intrigue. I've been curious about Khalid's story since his continued presence as a third in previous books in the series. He always came off as the ultimate playboy without a care in the world. I should have known there was more that meets the eye.

Marty fell in love with Khalid when she was 15 years old and she doesn't understand why Khalid keeps her at arms length. Khalid has valid reasons for staying away and thinks he can never have Marty so he fills his time with being a third where there is no harm of attachment. That is, until Khalid realizes staying away might endanger Marty further.

The story of Khalid's past and the potential of danger headed in his and Marty's way has me once again devouring another novel of Lora Leigh's. This woman can write! Not only is she good at writing scorching hot sex scenes but her books always have an element of suspense that keeps you at the edge.

I do have to admit I'm struggling with Marty being a 27 yr old virgin. I get why Khalid has stayed away and don't blame him for it, but the woman in me wishes Marty didn't save herself while watching him with other women. If she had turned to her own lovers, she would have brought Khalid to his knees sooner.


Now that Khalid has decided he can't stay away, it will be interesting to see where this goes and how far his brothers will take their threats. ARC provided by NetGalley.

Guilty pleasure brings you Khalid's story!! You know our favorite third from Only Pleasure book. When I read Only Pleasure, I always wanted to know who was the woman in the shadows that was following Khalid. The one that had him almost losing a sense of control at times. Well now we get the truth and the whole truth in Guilty Pleasure. This book is being re-released into three book installments. I love how the books ends, knowing that you will still get book 2 & 3 a week from each other on release day!

Marty is our mystery woman from Only Pleasure. We find out why she was following him for the last two years. We also now know what Khalid was being blamed for. And surprise! Marty's family is part of the circle that Khalid has been a part of for years. What happens when you are forced to follow a handsome, very sexual man? You get hooked! Now Marty is not ordered to follow Khalid and is on some much needed vacation time. The gloves are off and it is time to explore Khalid the way that she has been itching to for so long!

Now that these two had a taste of each other, what will happen next? Do they leave each other alone and go their separate ways? Or will they try to stick it out and be together. There is also some danger lurking from Khalid's family it seems. Will that cause danger to Marty as well? Lora Leigh has written another great story for this series. It's time to fall for our Khalid.

I was super excited to read Khalid's story. The fact that these two have been in forbidden love with one another without the other knowing was just icing on the cake.

It's a tragic story that is beautiful and beautifully written and with such a strong heroine as her leading man. This is quite the series and I love every word of it. I simply cannot get enough.

Overall a good story, but a little frustrating that it is in three parts. I did enjoy the writing and the basic characters, but the angst and mistrust got a little trying towards the end. Would recommend, but know that it is the continuous story within all three of the books.

this is a fantastic story with amazing characters. I love all the twists and turns within the story. This book is definitely a hot and steamy read. This book is available in 3 separate parts but it is definitely best read all at once. The story builds and builds till the end with a fantastic ending. I was left wanting and needing more. I loved everything about this story, the romance, hot steamy chemistry, twists and turns and the action. This author just keeps getting better and better the more I read, cant wait for more from this author in the future.

Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

Part 1 is a great introduction to Khalid and Marty the main players in the book. You get to see who they are and how they are attracted to each other,. and how the M/F/M relationship is developed.Khalid is very dominate and somewhat mysterious in Part 1. Marty is very head strong and determined to get what she wants from Khalid.. Looking forward to the rest of the story.