I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Jill is a college girl secure in herself when a horrible tragedy changes the course of her life. Fast forward a few few years and she’s trying hard to regain her control after another scary situation and while most aspects of her life seem to be disciplined and somewhat “normal” her interaction with sexy cop Damon keeps throwing her off kilter. Luckily Damon is patient and able to support Jill while showing her that life doesn’t always need to be so regimented and giving up some off her tight control to him might actually be what she’s been searching for. This book is scorching hot, like red hot, that steam was coming from my Kindle. The relationship between Jill and Damon was amazing. Both are strong characters in their own right but each has a soft side that has you rooting for them. There is some tough subjects that are touched upon, especially early on in the book, so buyer beware, but the author does an amazing job of showing the strength and fortitude of the characters. This steamy book also has a bit of a suspenseful twist that may have you sleeping with the lights on, or maybe that’s just me. The friends of Jill are equally amazing and I can’t wait to hear their stories. This seems to be book two in a series. I have not yet read book one, although I’m adding it to my list, and was still able to enjoy this book so don’t worry if you’re new to this crowd of friends too, although reading it in order would probably make some things a bit clearer. I highly recommend this book. 5 stars, must read. I voluntarily read and reviewed an arc copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

I wanna start this review off with this book should come with trigger warnings as it deals with SA, assault, and mentions of suicide.

I loved this book and really resonated with the FMC Jill. The way the author was able to talk about how Jill dealt with the after math of the assault not just right after but even years later was what I loved the most. Jill spiraling and then need absolute control in her life is relatable and true, when your choices are taken from you in the worst way possible you crave the control. The author did a phenomenal job of portraying different forms of anxiety from Jill’s over active mind to the impending dread feeling like the weight of world is sitting in your chest and then to what most people think of when they think of anxiety attacks. It was a great representation of how anxiety and panic attacks come in all different forms.

Now about Damon! I loved him he is the ideal book boyfriend! He is caring, kind, and let’s not forget drop dead gorgeous but he has that bad boy side that lets be honest a little part of all us women crave. The way Damon saw past all Jills walls she tried to hide behind and he just knocked them down. Watching Jill start to heal was amazing I think Damon played a big part but I think it’s only because he was able to finally get her to see that she was worthy, that what happened to her was not her fault and did not taint her.

As someone who has been in Jill’s shoes before the author gives the reminder that your past doesn’t have to define you and that you are still worthy enough to find love.

I loved this book! It was super easy to read and full of action! It had many twists and turns and some very unexpected twists! Absolutely worth reading!

I really enjoyed this book. Lots of spice, romance, & some very loveable characters! Throughout the book I thought I had the book & ending figured out. I didn't......and was pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns it took and loved how it ended. I will say, there were parts of the book where I thought the main character should have gotten her life together and made better decisions sooner, however with her backstory, I get it. I also maybe think there should be a trigger warning(s) somewhere, if there isn't one. Other than that, love this book and would absolutely recommend!

The 2nd book in The Wicked series did not disappoint. I absolutely enjoyed this book so much. The characters were both genuine people who were easy to fall for. I was heartbroken for the things Jill had experienced in her past. Was she perfect, of course not which is why I loved her because real people have flaws and pasts. She struggled but she was truly one of the strongest female characters I've read about here lately. I loved her redheaded temper and sass. Then we have the detective Damon. A Latino hunk who only wanted to show Jill she was deserving of love. Their relationship was a roller-coaster that you just couldn't put the book down for. I absolutely can not what for the next book in the series. I highly recommend this book and book one.

Wickedly Tainted has everything. The feels- check. The drama-check. The action-check. The smut-Double fucking check. This novel was an experience.

The Novel As A Whole:

I'm so completely baffled by my reaction to this novel. The upheaval of emotions I've gone through in a short time has left me off balance. A part of me feels like I'm being dramatic, but my hands are shaking, and my heart is rattled, which tells me I'm not. When I stated that this novel was an experience, I genuinely meant that. It took me so much longer than usual to finish reading Wickedly Tainted because I've never identified with a piece of literature more than I have this one.

The Characters:

Jill has been through a lot. The novel realistically portrays her trauma, and her battle with self-worth is commendable. I liked that she was a hard ass, and you had to work to earn her affection. I wanted to hold her, fight for her, and at moments knock some sense into her.

Damon was well hot as fuck, for one, but he also had a heart of gold to accompany that filthy mouth. I don't particularly enjoy reading cops in romance, but Damon is so far removed from his job I completely forgot he owned a badge. He's assertive one minute than softer than a teddy bear the next. It makes for a heavy combination.

In conclusion Wickedly Tainted was Wickedly good and I can't wait for the authors next installment of this series.

This is the 2nd book of The Wicked series, it can be read as stand alone. The first book was hottt even i not fans of reserve harem, the second book about Kate best friend, Jill. Jill is a survivor, what happend 16 years ago still haunted her live. Detective Damon really irk Jill, first meet they already bickering but the tension flying high. They meet again and again in different circumstances, Jill past still trigger her trauma but she let Damon in. The sex scene still hot including spanish language and dominate her. Damon able to crumb Jill walls but Jill still feel dirty, used up, ruined, stained, tainted. Oh my god even it is her trauma talking, i cry for Jill, i feel sory for her. I glad Jill meet Damon who still love her the way she is, who begging to let he love her.

Thank you to NetGalley for provide this book, it is pleasure to review this book.

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Well this was super fun and sexy read! I was a little nervous reading her back story, and this author handled it perfectly for me, the situation was written with the right amount of severity and emotion, you felt her trauma in its depth but without the dirty feeling that can be picked up by the reader. And I’m so glad I read this, I absolutely loved the story, her self strength was great to see her growth and their relationship evolve. I truly enjoyed this author and their writing style, I will definitely be looking for more work they have done and will do.

Wickedly Tainted was a great read, and was a quick read for me. This book kept me interested in the storyline, and then I couldn't put it down. I actually didn't read the first book in the series before reading this one, and I actually ended up reading the first book after reading this one. I will say there are some triggers in this book, so ensure you check the triggers before diving in. With that said, Jill and Damon might be two of my favorite characters, their connection is definitely "spicy", but their relationship was such a great one to see evolve. I think the author did such a great job in giving us a great view into their evolving lives, relationship, and growth. I really enjoyed this book, and I do recommend!

4.5
Don't have any expectation with the book cause its the first time for me to read an A.E Nalle book and this never disappoints. Would recommend this book to my friends.

Come along this wild ride with me.
Sixteen years ago, Jill had the worst night of her life. Coming back from it and finding herself has not been an easy path by any means. Not to mention, Damon, the man who helped to save her life, has found his way into her life. Currently, Jill is fighting her very real attraction to Damon because of her past. Will she be able to find some peace and accept who she is?

When I say this book was SPICY, the first consensual explicit scene was easily a 4 on my chili pepper scale. I loved the dynamic between Jill and Damon in the bedroom. It was just so good, I didn't want it to end. I was drawn in after the first third and was addicted. Nalle's writing style was really authentic in my opinion. The story left me raw emotionally and craving more. Not many books have the plot to back up this amount of spice so kudos for that alone. I will be back tracking to read the first book!

My ONLY complaint is that I was completely lost for the first quarter of the book since I was unaware this was an interconnected series. It is pretty important to read the first book in the Wicked Series in order to have access to Jill and Damon's first encounter. So reader beware, I made myself a little nuts thinking I missed something somewhere.

First of all, this book had sprinkles of all my favorite tropes and kinks throughout and I absolutely loved that. I’m talking praise, dominance, grumpy/sunshine, and the spice was delish!

The FMC (Jill) was relatable and easy to connect with. I enjoyed the focus on her growth as a person and the highlights on her mental health.

The MC (Damon) was freaking HOT. He’s one of those main men that leave you wishing on every single shooting star that he might be real. I loved everything about him and his dynamic with Jill.

Read the trigger warnings, but definitely recommend this one.

A.E. Nalle can write spicy romance novels that are top tier. Honestly, the highest of the spice levels!!

Jill is an absolute badass! Everything about her present life is under her control. Her career, her relationships, her daily routine is carefully calculated and she thrives on it never changing. That wasn’t the case for Jill 16 years prior when a heinous act was forced upon her and morphed her into the woman she was today.
Enter Damon. The sexy detective she met and can’t seem to stay away from. Damon is smitten with her fierce personality, and his only condition is when it comes to the bedroom, he dominates.

Jill has a traumatic past, and is not going to allow herself to be vulnerable, but Damon might be just what she needs to complete her healing process. Because if you touch her, he will end you 🖤

Grumpy/Sunshine; BDSM; Praise Kink, Edging, Possession, An@l,, DOM/SUB, HEA.

Spice level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

TW: r@pe, animal cruelty, stalking, violence, murder, su!cide attempt, obsession.

“Being scared just means that you’re going after something worth losing. Being afraid doesn’t mean you’re weak, babe. It means you’re strong enough to fight for yourself, for your happiness.”

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for my advanced readers copy of Wickedly Tainted.

TW: rape, attempted suicide, PTSD
The spice in this book was so hot. 10 out of 10 recommend! But besides the spice though, I really liked the plot. I liked the focus on our main character, Jill’s mental health. The story that went along with it and seeing Jill grow as a person was very nice. This book was hot and steamy, but I really liked the care that Jill and Damon showed towards each other. If you want a book that’s hot, but still romantic I would definitely check this one out!

I loved this book! First off there are a lot of trigger warnings so be warned.

But, Jill and Damon are hot! This book is 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️! Jill’s past has never let her move on with her life. Sixteen years ago she was raped at a college party and it still haunts her till this day. She also ran into trouble with her best friend. She doesn’t have the best of the luck.

Jill ran into Detective Santos during the incident with her friend Kate. He could never get the red head out of his head. He could care less about her past and what she had been through. He wanted to be with her no matter what.

Damon didn’t want to give up on Jill, but, Jill would give up on him because she didn’t think she she deserved anyone. After chatting with her best friend Kate, she realizes she is worthy of Damon.

So much from Jill’s comes back when they rekindle their relationship. Their relationship is HOT!

This book has the right amount of spice and story! Don’t skip on this!