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Her Dirty Secret: A Vacation Romance (The Safeguarded Heart Series Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Melanie A. Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 68 ratings
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A forbidden affair that's practically irresistible...


Emily Hoyt is often referred to as a "free spirit," but she knows that's just a nice way to say "flake." She doesn't normally let it bother her, but when her perfect big brother unexpectedly announces he's gotten married, Emily once again feels the pressure to be more than the meandering musician she is.

Alessandro Giordano is the lying, selfish bastard Emily had pegged as bad news. But when they meet at the engagement-turned-wedding celebration, they're both looking to escape, and the instant chemistry they have pushes them together. Is their attraction just a diversion, or could it really be more?

Note: Though this is the fourth book in the series, it can be read as a standalone.

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  1. Book 4 of 4
    The Safeguarded Heart Series
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    September 10, 2019
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"A short but sexy story." -The Guide to Romance Novels

"The chemistry is undeniable and hot, very hot. The epilogue left me with a big fat grin on my face!" -Cassie Faber, author of the Angelbay Harbor Series

"I loved this sweet, delicious romance." -Lindsey Powell, author of Checkmate

"I wish that this wasn't the end of the story for characters that I adore so much, but I couldn't have pictured a better send-off." -Nita Farris, author of the Shaw Sisters Trilogy

"For a short book, Smith manages to get everything you'd want in a good love story in there." -Jacqueline Simon Gunn, author of Chasing Kat

"I have enjoyed every book in the series and this sexy little novella wrapped things up nicely." -Janine Caroline, author of I Look at You and Smile

"This book is equal parts sweet and sexy, with Italian riviera beauty thrown in for good measure. A beautiful conclusion to an expansive series that intensified over time and threw us for (very sexy) loops." -Eve Kasey, author of Touched by Love

"I've been obsessed with this series and this book was perfect. I couldn't get enough of the characters." -Bookqueen_ace Blog

"This is the perfect weekend read if you love hot, satisfying romances with a sexy taste of Italy!" -Amanda V. Shane, author of the Tides of Atlantis Series

About the Author

Melanie A. Smith is the best-selling author of The Safeguarded Heart Series and other steamy contemporary romance fiction. Though she spent most of her life living on the West Coast, she now lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas and enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and driving with the windows down and the stereo cranked up loud.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WHF776N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wicked Dreams Publishing (September 10, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 10, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5249 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

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Melanie A. Smith is an award-winning, international best-selling author of steamy romance with smart, self-sufficient heroines and strong, swoony book boyfriends with hearts of gold. A former engineer turned stay-at-home mom and author, when Melanie is not lost in the world of books you’ll find her spending time with her husband and son, crafting, or cross-stitching.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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I am absolutely in love with Ms. Smith’s writing style and her ability to create characters who feel so real. “Her Dirty Secret“ is a sexy read that makes the most incredible addition to her series. I was so curious what happened to these characters and this spin-off did not disappoint. LOVED it!!!
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EM
5.0 out of 5 stars Mia Cara
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2019
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I was thrilled when I learned that there would be a fourth installment to The Safeguarded Heart Series, especially with Alessandro and Emily. It was unexpected, sexy, and a truly pleasurable read. Smith is just exceptional with characters. Their motivations, their desires, their fears, their growth are all so well developed even in a novella format. To say I was excited to see Alessandro get a happy ever after is an understatement. I genuinely fell for the guy in this series, so seeing him fall again for the right-for-him woman was a delight. After reading, I realized I took Emily for granted in pervious books. She’s smart, challenging, and so worthy of love. Her Dirty Secret was like a decadent dessert after the feast of romance and suspense we devoured in the first three books. Do not miss out on this one!
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Lynn B
3.0 out of 5 stars Love some Italian!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only…this story is well written and I enjoyed it. Just wish I had a little more background on the main couple.
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SPW
4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining novella
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2021
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This is the only book I have read in this series. I felt like I knew who the major players are.
Sera is now married to Bryce. Sera’s ex boyfriend Alessandro meets Bryce’s sister Emily and sparks fly. After a few days in Italy together Emily heads back to Seattle alone. It takes a concerted effort on the part of Sera and Bryce to get these two together. The epilogue was interesting as I can’t remember a book where the couple chose not to have children.
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Erin Knuth
5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy series conclusion!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2019
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Oh, Alessandro. I’m so glad he found someone to share his passion with.
This book is equal parts sweet and sexy, with Italian riviera beauty thrown in for good measure. A beautiful conclusion to an expansive series that intensified over time and threw us for (very sexy) loops.
A wonderful series by Ms. Smith! Indie writing at its finest.
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JigsawGirl
2.0 out of 5 stars Disliked the Female MC!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023
I thought this book was a standalone. I suppose it is in a sense. The description read that it was book 4, but could be read as a standalone.

There is a backstory with Alessandro. Bits and pieces are gradually revealed. I felt like I was missing something. I was not feeling this book.

Alessandro and Emily had no chemistry whatsoever. Emily was supposed to be 28 and behaved like a petulant teenager. There was nothing cute about her behavior. She just seemed selfish and childish to me.

Through the majority of the book I wondered what Alessandro wanted with her. I really tried to find something to like about this book. The steamy scenes were boring and easy to skim through. The rest of the story was blah. I hate to really dislike a book where I believe an author put in so much work.

I will say Sera and Bryce seemed more interesting, but not enough for me to go back and read the first books. I could not get past disliking Emily.

This book even had an epilogue. Normally I am cheering when an epilogue is included. The epilogue in this book made me dislike Emily even more. The only other good thing about this book was it was short.

Maybe if the previous books were read first, this book wouldn't be so off putting. It sounded like a whole story went on between Alessandro, Sera, and Bryce. I can only say if you want to read it and judge for yourself, it's a quick read.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book received from Voracious Readers Only.
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Lili
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Emily and Alessandro together!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021
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Emily and Alessandro find solace with one another. Their passion burns like a red hot flame. They have to deal with their personal demons, if they want a future together.

This book is a great read, and is 135 pages long.
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2020
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I was given this audio book in exchange for an honest review. I loved the audio book so much that I had to read the book in print on jingle unlimited! I loved this book and I now have found a new author to add to my must read list! Emily and Alessandro are so impulsive and perfect for each other! This is a must read(and now I MUST go back and read the rest of the series! The audio version really does bring the book to life and really boosts the narrative in my eyes,
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T. Bee
3.0 out of 5 stars Quick Romance Novella
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021
Quick, little romance novella. This is the perfect beach/airplane/light-weight read. These aren't really my normal, go-to reads but I was engaged from the start and found it easy to engage in the story.

This is also part of a series, which I was unaware of, however, it works as a standalone story. You won't feel lost and I believe you could pick up any one of the books in the series and continue on, if you wish.

Emily Hoyt is a flight, free-spirited musician with a string of failed relationships lining her past. That never mattered too much to her before until her brother's engagement sent her into a bit of a self-reflective tailspin. At the engagement party, she meets Alessandro, a super-sexy Italian made up of equal parts charm and arrogance. When he offers to sweep her away on a last-minute trip to Italy, she decides to throw caution to the wind and see what happens. However, while her intent was a fun little vacation fling, neither she nor Alessandro expected an insane amount of passion AND feelings to start breaking down the walls both of them had up.

I was gifted a copy of this to read by Voracious Readers for an honest review.
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Anon 301
3.0 out of 5 stars Over the top drama
Reviewed in Canada on November 3, 2021
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I seem to be a dissenting voice re this book. There was so much angry ridiculous drama especially from the heroine. There was over the top reactions…..yelling, throwing a fork. The heroine resisted committing because of a past experience, but this explanation was weak, as was her lengthy refusal to commit. Found it difficult to warm up to her.
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