This book is amazing! I thought book one was great but I was wrong. The heartbreak, the spice, divorce, etc... It keeps you on your toes but it also ends on a cliffhanger, Now I can't wait for book three!!! I need to know more! Love this!

Is this a literary masterpiece? Probably not.
Will I rate it five stars? ABSOLUTELY.

I have been eating up these little novels like chocolate. I love the tale of becoming, understanding, second chances and all that. I don’t know what it is about this romance novel, but I’m eating it up. Mind you - I do not like romance novels so that says something.

I am so impressed with the way this novel completely engrosses you. And honestly, there’s no character I hate or dislike. Everyone is so nuanced and real.

I am rooting for Oliver lmao

Thank you to the publisher for giving me access to this eARC for an honest review.

I really wish this was a Netflix, Max, or Hulu show. I really don’t care which streaming service, just give me this series now.

This was too quick of a read that has me wanting the next book. I enjoyed reading it because I’m interested in what happens with Diana, Oliver, and Jasper, as well as how Diana is going to come clean about her “side hustle.”

Parts of this felt rushed at times, especially that ending and there wasn’t really much to indicate how time was passing through the book .

I’m interested to see how the story develops in next book.

• picking up right where ‘dirty diana’ left off, diana’s life is a mess. dealing with the separation from her husband, her uncertain future career, and her new relationship with her boyfriend from her 20s, she’s at a major crossroads. when an important client asks her to come to paris, she jumps at the chance to prove herself at work, & make next steps on her ‘dirty diana’ project. after a whirlwind vacation, can diana confront the mess waiting for her at home?
• i think this was a stronger book than the first one. the development of diana & her desires, as well as fleshing out what ‘dirty diana’ is about was well done.
• while not a perfect book, i’ll definitely be reading the final installment!

Something about the Dirty Diana series makes me so emotional while reading it. It shines light on every corner of my mind, and I'm forced to reflect on every thought and emotion I've pushed aside. I love the female friendships and how unapologetically sexual this series is. Diana in Love swept me away just as much as Dirty Diana, and I am eagerly waiting for Diana Says Yes.

I received an ARC from Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Many thanks to @netgalley and @thedialpress for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Following, “Dirty Diana”, this was the second installment in the trilogy following Diana Wood as she completely upends her suburban housewife lifestyle in search of her authentic identity and her true life’s purpose. In this installment, Diana heads to Paris with her two best friends in pursuit of an ex that she never quite got over. In addition to reconnecting with Jasper, she also takes the opportunity to reconnect with herself, struggling to balance her lingering feelings for her husband with the rebirth of her feelings for her former lover. When she returns to Dallas following her trip, she is forced to come to terms with the question of can she really have it all?

✈️ The second installment did a great job at deepening the relationships of the characters and I honestly enjoy all of the characters in the series

✈️ While I enjoyed the continuation of the series, I didn’t think it packed quite the punch storyline-wise that the first book did. I didn’t feel like quite as much of a plot happened in this book compared to the first one. Regardless, I’m still all in and can’t wait to see how it concludes!

✈️ Read this if you like women’s fiction with strong female characters and some spice thrown into the mix! 🌶️🌶️🌶️

A romance novel, with strong themes of female empowerment and exploration of sexuality.
This novel dives headfirst into the complex and often fiery world of female friendships, romantic love, and the rediscovery of one's own desires. What truly sets this book apart is its unapologetic exploration of women's relationships with sex. The dynamic between female friendships adds another layer of depth, showcasing the strength and support women find in each other.
An interesting journey of passion, friendship, and the courage to embrace your inner desires.

I really liked the first book and loved the message of sexual positivity especially for a slightly older woman and there’s more of that here. It did lose me a little along the way, it very much felt like a middle of a series filler book but I’m invested enough in Diana’s story that I’ll check out the next book. Once again the narrator was engaging and this story is perfect to binge on audio.

This book picks up right where Dirty Diana left off, and I was hooked right away. I loved following Diana’s adventures in Paris, too. What I appreciated most was how the book reinforced the idea that you should be your true self in relationships. It was entertaining and I really enjoyed it.

A nice follow up to the first book that was interesting and fresh. I don't think I would be able to recommend it to most of my audience, but some would enjoy

#StillteamOliver
Let’s gooooooo. 👮‍♂️🚰 Get the handcuffs ready baby.

I loved book one. I enjoyed this book but I’m ready for the happily ever after ending.

Will Diana get her grove and family back or will there be more disappointment and heartbreak??

I will be over here cheering for Diana to find what makes her happy. But of course I want it to be Oliver. I can’t help but want the family to stay together. It’s obvious they still love each other. My hope is the separation will have made them stronger and give them both more courage to speak up and ask for what they want and need in their marriage.
With lots of great kinky sex.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Read the series, it’s different than your usual contemporary romance. Add some erotica and flair to your reading. 😆

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book.

I was so happy to be selected for this book. The first book in the Dirty Diana series ended in a cliffhanger and I couldn't wait to read this one. This book picked up right after the first one ended. We got to see how Diana and her husband managed their separation and Jasper (Diana's old flame) come back into her life and how that fits (or doesn't) at this point of her life.

Just like the first book, this one also left me hanging. Impatiently waiting to read the 3rd book in this series!

Read this when you’re ready for some very explicit sexy time. This is book 2 of 3 so make sure you start with book 1!

Sometimes you have to just start over.

Jen Besser and Shana Feste's Dirty Diana left us with Diana and husband Oliver decidedly splitting ways after many years of a marriage that has lost its spark. Picking things back up with Diana in Love, we find Diana testing the waters and getting her groove back. Flitting from man to man, yet returning always to her one that got away - Jasper - Diana explores her sensual side as a newly single woman in her 40s who is not yet ready to give up on lust or love.

Diana in Love jumps right back in where Dirty Diana left off, focusing more on Diana's love interests than her "Dirty Diana" project. We find Diana vacillating between Jasper and Oliver, the latter of which has apparently gotten his confidence back after embarking on several sexual conquests post-Diana. Now Oliver is ready to tell Diana everything that he could never say when they were together, but is she open to hearing it? Her mind, heart, and body are inexplicably drawn to Jasper, but is he truly what she needs?

Diana in Love is a book for the modern woman that is here to scream and shout that life does not stop after 40. Diana is bold and sexy, and not afraid to go after what she wants and feels, even if it is scandalous or taboo. While I'll admit that I would have liked for this novel to have spent more time on Diana's "Dirty Diana" project, this is a solid second novel to the trilogy, demonstrating why Diana is the right woman to spearhead a venture that creates art and media rooted women's most intimate confessions.

A really good book in the series! I enjoyed following Diana's journey. I enjoyed the second book even more than the first!

This is how you write a sequel! From the very first page, this book felt like reconnecting with an old friend—seamlessly picking up where the story left off and immersing me once again in Diana’s world. The narrative is raw, unflinchingly honest, and utterly intoxicating, not just in Diana’s personal evolution but in the deeply compelling arcs of those around her (L’Wren, I’m looking at you).

What makes this sequel so remarkable is its ability to weave together themes of self-discovery, emotional transparency, and the complex balancing act of identity as we navigate life’s ever-evolving roles. Diana’s journey is far from over, but this installment delivers a rich, satisfying progression—particularly through her intriguing new dynamic with Jasper. While I would have loved to see Oliver directly address the "hat lady" situation (perhaps I’m projecting here), it doesn’t take away from how masterfully this book deepens its characters and their relationships.

Diana only grows more fascinating with each chapter, as do the people who orbit her world. If this book is any indication, the final installment will be nothing short of extraordinary. I highly recommend this sequel—it is everything I hoped for and more!

I will be completely honest, I liked Dirty Diana way more than I had expected I would. It was engaging and fun. This book fell a bit short for me but we still love Diana. She’s fun and wild.

This book is the second book in the series and it’s a continuation of Diana’s relationship with Oliver and trying to save their marriage even though Diana fantasizes that things could be better between them.

Honestly, I love Diana. She’s is so wild and free. She’s sensual and she doesn’t care who knows it. I don’t care for Oliver at all, I thought maybe by the second book I would change my mind but that didn’t happen.

I received this book for free from Netgalley and publisher in return for my honest opinion.

I liked this one, but not as much as the first. Nothing really happened plot-wise but it was short.
definitely continued the spicy sex scenes

This book was… HOT. I really enjoyed the re-exploration of Diana as an individual as contrasted with Diana as she navigates her new reality. I like that you are better able to know her in this book, but I do wish her friendships were explored more deeply. There’s some absurdities that occur that first made me LOL but then I found them believable given the fact that Diana is finding herself again. Sometimes you just do shit to figure out if that’s what you really like or who you still really are, and that’s okay.

Jasper’s return is nothing short of steamy and lived up to not only the expectations based on his character in book one, but also the cliffhanger.

Speaking of cliffhangers, what the hell?! Another one! Jail, immediately.

I’ve recommended Dirty Diana to my book club based on it being a good books for the girls that lean towards spicy and drama. That holds for Diana in Love. Very much looking forward to the next book and hoping to be lucky enough to get an ARC again.

3.5/5 🌟

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC!

Overall, I liked this second installment of Diana's journey. I felt that the self-discovery and having Diana be in a sort of "limbo" with her feelings was essential for the progression of her character!

I did feel like this book was slow in parts and I found myself skimming parts of the dialogue and inner thoughts, but overall, I felt that this was as strong, if not stronger, than the first book. The settings were great and the mutual respect the characters had for each other, despite their lack of romance, was refreshing to read.