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3.5 Stars The fourth and final book in the Dirty Little Secrets series. I have mixed feeling about this one. I really like Gabe and even grew to like McKenna but something just didn’t connect for me. However, in saying that this is a very good series and well worth reading

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Gabe and his close friends have had many of their own personal secrets revealed in tabloids recently. They suspect, McKenna, one of Gabe's employees to be the one leaking the information. Gabe doesn't want to believe she can be the one because the two of them have strong feelings for one another. In his quest to find out the truth Gabe is faced with some tough decisions. But in the end, love prevails.

This was a great read. It is part of a series, but can be read as a standalone.

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In the most part, I enjoyed this story but Kenna really got on my nerves - and not in a good way! She enabled her brother and I didn't feel as she deserved Gabe's love & loyalty as she took too long to get a clue! Did however love the epilogue!

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Another rocking good romance by Ms. Kennedy. Heat and romance. A++

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3 1/2 Star Review.....

While I’ve enjoyed the Dirty Little Secrets series, I can honestly say that it isn’t Ms Kennedy’s best.

Cuffed by His Charm is the final book of this series and while I liked Gabe, I wasn’t really a fan of Kenna. Even though Kenna’s loyalty to her sibling was admirable, she was either exceptionally naïve or just plain ignorant about some of the developments going on around her, or maybe she just did't want to face reality. Whatever her reasons, her character was annoying.

Gabe however, may have come off as an arse early in his interaction with Kenna, but his reasons were out in the open, and perfectly understandable. He was supportive and good friend throughout, and I liked his character more and felt he held the story up.

As an avid reader of anything by Ms Kennedy, I’m interested to see what is in store next.

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This is another great entry in the Dirty Little Secrets series! Gabe and McKenna's story has been a long time coming. The attraction between them is undeniable; but because Gabe thinks McKenna has betrayed him, he may destroy their relationship before it even begins. Can Gabe look past the circumstances that threaten the ties that bind them? Can McKenna realize that she deserves a happily ever after?

This one is a super quick read. I enjoyed discovering that these men, for all their secrets, are a pretty sweet and tame bunch.

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Truly Epic way to close out Dirty Little Secrets. It played out like a Hawt action film and left me on the edge right from the point of Gabe confronting McKenna. When Gabe goes in he goes full steam ahead and it was totally unexpected from his laid back personality.. guess everyone has their breaking point.

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I think that it is best to read this series in the order in which it was written. This is book four, and there is so many things going on at the beginning of it that you could be a little confused if it's the first book you are reading in the series. Or if you plan on going back and reading the others after finishing this, then you might find spoilers for the previous book in this one.
This book is very fast pace. Gabe and McKenna have been dancing around each other for some time. In the beginning we jump right into the beginning and possibly end of something that could be between them. I cried, screamed, laughed and sighed all throughout, Cuffed by His Charm. This was a great ending to the, Dirty Little Secrets, series.

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Love this author, love this book. The suspense is great, the drama, the characters and definitely the sex. I love Mckennas role, love her spunk and Gabe is sexy and hot!! Another spectacular read

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Finally.....we get to read Gabe's story. The beautiful, Irish playboy just got played...in his own bar!!! He feels betrayed because the person who started all of these problems with the media leaks about his friends and their significant others was someone who he felt something special for. He wasn't interested in his usual one night fling, He was thinking about more, but she destroyed any chance of that. Before he finds out why she did it, he wants to get something first; then he'll fire her,

But not everything is always as it seems now, is it?

McKenna has been taking care of her brother since they were kids. Which means taking care of his debts and his messes. But not taking the fall.

After fighting their attraction for over a year, McKenna gives in to all of her pent up feelings for Gabe, only to realize that he just used her and is accusing her of something she knows absolutely nothing about. When she sees a surveillance video featuring her brother as the mole, she feels guilty by association. Now that she knows that her brother's involved and probably in very deep too, she needs to help him. McKenna also knows that she will never choose between Gabe or her brother. Even though her heart truly lies with Gabe, her brother is all that's left of her family. No matter how much trouble he brings to her door, she can't seem to say no to him. That is until she's beaten and taken hostage for his debts.

An exciting must read. I'm sorry to see this series end. I LOVED the DC, but a few "Friends" stop on by from the "Club Sin" books.

**Was given an ARC by the Author via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

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3.5 stars.
This is the fourth book in this series and it really is a very good series and well worth reading. I do like this author's writing a lot and she holds my interest .
Unfortunately I have to say that this is my least favorite book so far and also I imagine the final one.
I really liked Gabe's character, even with his initial harsh treatment towards McKenna and that was partially due in fact to her brother's deceiption. I could also definitely understand McKenna's sense of loyalty to her brother but aspects of this story fell a little short for me and this was really just an ok read.
I deliberated between 3 and 3.5 stars but the inclusion of an epilogue and the opportunity to find out more about some of the character's from the first three books swayed me to the higher rating.
Mild bdsm scenes.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
p.s. I loved all the scenes with Alex (Ryder's hacker for Blackwood security) . She was the best .

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If you've read the rest of this series and liked it, you'll enjoy this one too.

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This is the first I've read of the series and the author adds enough detail that it can be read as a standalone. The storyline has plot twist and turns that keep the reader engaged and not wanting to put the book down. There is a variety of characters who all add to the storyline. Loved the book!

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I received an ARc and I enjoyed it. The book was an easy read, predictable but the love story with some hot action was enjoyable. I haven't read any other books by this author but I was intrigued by the other characters in this story and would like to read about them.

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Boss Gabe and Employee McKenna have had a chemical attraction since she started to work for him in his bar. Gossip and Taped conversations made public have prompted Gabe and his detective friend Ryder to track down and eliminate this privacy infringement! Anger and Rage fill Gabe prompting his actions when the finger is pointed at McKenna. Even with their rough encounter and regret it is discovered that it is McKenna's brother who has sold this information to the tabloid. Taking care of her brother and bailing him out of his debts have taken a toll on McKenna but family is forever. Gabe knows how McKenna feels and fears that his love will never take a front seat with her.

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And the last DC man falls... Since discovering the bugs planted inside his Irish pub, the ones that had been feeding scandal after scandal to the tabloid Gotcha! and that had focused on each and every one of his best friends, it was finally the multimillionaire Gabe O’Keefe's turn to take on the heat. But what burned the most was learning that his gorgeous bartender McKenna had sold him out. For months he had been fighting his attraction to her, only to know that she had been the one selling his secrets to the highest bidder. McKenna had fought hard to put a difficult past behind her. She would never betray Gabe, but her brother would. He would use her to make some easy money and feed his gambling habit too. Determined to make things right, McKenna partners with Gabe to find her missing brother and prove her innocence. Too bad Gabe is irresistible and her brother is a leech. The final installment of the Dirty Little Secrets Series is full of unexpected twists and turns. It brings on new enemies, sweet seduction, old ghosts, loyal friends and a sexy HEA. A fitting farewell to the San Frisco DC men.

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ARC received for review

Good ending to this series. Gage and McKenna are amazing together. She's not afraid of anything. The bad guy(s) are all finally caught. Nasty reporters put in their place. Still a little disappointed with the series overall for the lack of scenes, but there are two little ones in this book. Plus there's a very brief cameo from Dmitri (Club Sin).

Can Alex please get a book? Pretty pleas

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I didn't read the previous books in the series, but you don't have to in order to follow the story. The dialogue between every character was a bit too formal, and McKenna was often frustrating. But they did have some undeniable chemistry.

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Holy hell what a book!! This is my favorite out of the series I do believe and Stacey has just outdone herself with this one. Gabe's been the quiet one, the one who doesn't say much, runs his pub, has eyes for McKenna but just won't get involved with an employee. This book opens where the last book ended, but it can certainly be read as a standalone, however I recommend reading the whole series because they are that good.

Gabe and his friends have discovered how their personal information is being leaked, their table at the pub is bugged and all evidence points to McKenna. Kenna is the quiet, sweet bartender who takes care of everything at the bar for Gabe and he's had eyes on her for a while. The two of them have a unique chemistry. (understatement) So here we meet a very angry Gabe coming into the bar before opening and facing Kenna and wow what a blistering hot opening it is! Forget trying to cool off.. it won't work. He confronts McKenna and she denies having anything to do with what he's accusing her of, meanwhile the press is becoming more and more aggressive and he's dealing with his parents. (Aye)

While we get lead through this story and who is behind the leaks at the bar and the resulting snowball effects on the rest of the men and their women; Stacey leads us through every detail like the great author she is, she doesn't miss a detail and you won't either. The steam is off the charts, the mystery and intrigue is crazy and I just ate this book. I didn't put it down. So many twists and turns I didn't want to miss a thing. We get front row seats to Gabe and Kenna too and the chemistry between these two- sparking!!!

This is a must read. I can't say another thing because I don't do spoilers. Stacey, you rocked this one right into orbit! My favorite of the series. I loved it.

**arc from NetGalley and Publisher in exchange for a fair review**

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3.5 stars
Love this author one of my favorites. This was an ok read for me due to McKenna, didn't connect with her at all. I can say she is loyal. Gabe was great.

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