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breezebooks's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I started and completed this book all in one day. It was AMAZING! I wasn’t sure what to expect from Blake and Savannah but I was thoroughly satisfied.
timitra's review against another edition
4.0
Savannah's Secrets
This is my first book this author but it won't be my last as I enjoyed this story and look forward to the rest of the series.
This is my first book this author but it won't be my last as I enjoyed this story and look forward to the rest of the series.
scoutmomskf's review against another edition
4.0
Their grandfather raised Savannah and her sister after their parents died in a tragic fire. Finances were tight and Savannah grew up listening to her grandfather talk about how his moonshine partner cheated him. Joe Abbott went on to found the wildly successful King's Finest Bourbon Distillery, while Martin McDowell was poor and bitter.
Savannah is determined to find the proof necessary for her grandfather to claim half the business. The perfect opportunity arises when she is hired as the new event planner for the distillery. All she needs to do is keep under the radar until she discovers the truth. Having grown up hearing about how terrible the Abbotts are, Savannah doesn't expect the intense attraction she feels for Blake Abbott.
Blake has buried himself in his work since the end of his last relationship. He doesn't typically interview new employees, but with key members of the family out of town, it fell to him to interview the possible new event planner. To say that he was stunned by her beauty would be putting it mildly. He had a hard time concentrating on the interview, but it wasn't difficult for him to realize that her qualifications were excellent. The only downside was the unwritten rule that Abbotts don't get involved with employees.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Blake and Savannah. Both feel the intense attraction, but both have good reasons to resist it. Blake because of the prohibition against dating employees, and Savannah because of her secret agenda. That resistance becomes more difficult by the day, as Savannah discovers that Blake is not the heartless scum her grandfather described. Instead, he is sweet, thoughtful, and easy to work with. Blake is more impressed with Savannah's abilities every day, as well as more attracted to her.
They did well with their resistance until a storm trapped them together for a weekend. The combination of the sparks between them and Blake's kindness during a rough part of the storm blew their resistance to pieces. The immediate connection that went deeper than just the physical attraction surprised them both, making each of them wary of getting too close. Over the next weeks, they spent as much time together as they could while at the same time trying to keep it to themselves.
I ached for Savannah, who knew she was falling for Blake and was eaten up by guilt over her deception. She has a harder and harder time seeing how the situation will end well. The more time he spends with her, the harder Blake falls for Savannah, but he also feels that there is something more going on. I kept waiting for it to blow up in Savannah's face, and sure enough, it did. I hurt for both Savannah and Blake when it happened. Blake's feelings of betrayal were heartbreaking. Savannah knew she had earned his anger, but she also felt that her reasons were justified. An unexpected complication arose when Savannah discovered she was pregnant, and Blake had some choice words and accusations when he found out.
It was hard to see how any of this was going to have a positive outcome. This is where the strength of family and love came into play. There were some interesting twists and revelations on both the Abbott and McDowell sides. I liked seeing the support that both Savannah and Blake received, which included some tough love from their family members. The ultimate resolution was realistic and satisfying, making it possible for Blake and Savannah to find their happy ending.
I'm looking forward to the rest of the series and seeing Blake's siblings find love, too. Parker looks like he will be an especially tough nut to crack.
Savannah is determined to find the proof necessary for her grandfather to claim half the business. The perfect opportunity arises when she is hired as the new event planner for the distillery. All she needs to do is keep under the radar until she discovers the truth. Having grown up hearing about how terrible the Abbotts are, Savannah doesn't expect the intense attraction she feels for Blake Abbott.
Blake has buried himself in his work since the end of his last relationship. He doesn't typically interview new employees, but with key members of the family out of town, it fell to him to interview the possible new event planner. To say that he was stunned by her beauty would be putting it mildly. He had a hard time concentrating on the interview, but it wasn't difficult for him to realize that her qualifications were excellent. The only downside was the unwritten rule that Abbotts don't get involved with employees.
I enjoyed the development of the relationship between Blake and Savannah. Both feel the intense attraction, but both have good reasons to resist it. Blake because of the prohibition against dating employees, and Savannah because of her secret agenda. That resistance becomes more difficult by the day, as Savannah discovers that Blake is not the heartless scum her grandfather described. Instead, he is sweet, thoughtful, and easy to work with. Blake is more impressed with Savannah's abilities every day, as well as more attracted to her.
They did well with their resistance until a storm trapped them together for a weekend. The combination of the sparks between them and Blake's kindness during a rough part of the storm blew their resistance to pieces. The immediate connection that went deeper than just the physical attraction surprised them both, making each of them wary of getting too close. Over the next weeks, they spent as much time together as they could while at the same time trying to keep it to themselves.
I ached for Savannah, who knew she was falling for Blake and was eaten up by guilt over her deception. She has a harder and harder time seeing how the situation will end well. The more time he spends with her, the harder Blake falls for Savannah, but he also feels that there is something more going on. I kept waiting for it to blow up in Savannah's face, and sure enough, it did. I hurt for both Savannah and Blake when it happened. Blake's feelings of betrayal were heartbreaking. Savannah knew she had earned his anger, but she also felt that her reasons were justified. An unexpected complication arose when Savannah discovered she was pregnant, and Blake had some choice words and accusations when he found out.
It was hard to see how any of this was going to have a positive outcome. This is where the strength of family and love came into play. There were some interesting twists and revelations on both the Abbott and McDowell sides. I liked seeing the support that both Savannah and Blake received, which included some tough love from their family members. The ultimate resolution was realistic and satisfying, making it possible for Blake and Savannah to find their happy ending.
I'm looking forward to the rest of the series and seeing Blake's siblings find love, too. Parker looks like he will be an especially tough nut to crack.
shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the story, but I had a hard time feeling the connection between the main couple while reading this story.
brittanyt's review against another edition
4.0
This book is 100% my catnip. Rainstorm + flash flood + the only bridge back to town is flooded = the perfect forced proximity recipe. During the weekend of the storm, Savannah is rescued by Blake and as a result, stuck at his house. Savannah is more than willing to have a one night stand, but Blake already knows he will want more with her. Savannah’s secret is not one I personally might not forgive, but I loved the drama involved with the family histories! This was a super quick read and I already have the rest of the series on my TBR shelf!
shaybooks's review against another edition
5.0
Savannah Carlisle moved to Magnolia Lake with one agenda and that was proving that half of King’s Finest belonged to her grandfather and her family. Blake Abbot fresh out of a failed relationship threw himself into his work to help him forget about his last relationship and the women who left him for another man, when Savannah Carlisle steps into his office for a job interview. Both of their worlds will be turned up side down.
I enjoyed Savannah’s Secrets, it was quite the love story scandal. I enjoyed the fact that the story was not predictable, I also liked the fact that after the truth was revealed the author did not allow what you think may have happened to happen. I really enjoy this authors work, this is the third book by her and I have not been disappointed at all. I looked forward to reading more about the Abbot family and more from this author. If you like a romance scandal this is the book for you.
I enjoyed Savannah’s Secrets, it was quite the love story scandal. I enjoyed the fact that the story was not predictable, I also liked the fact that after the truth was revealed the author did not allow what you think may have happened to happen. I really enjoy this authors work, this is the third book by her and I have not been disappointed at all. I looked forward to reading more about the Abbot family and more from this author. If you like a romance scandal this is the book for you.
taraminter's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
karsyn's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was my first Harlequin Desire AND my first Reese Ryan AND my first millionaire/secret baby trope mashup and I have to say, it went pretty well! Though I could have done with a little more relationship development, the plot was well-paced and I'm interested to see what the rest of the family gets up to in subsequent books
brittkory's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
a_novel_ty's review against another edition
3.0
Rating: 2.75
This book is exactly what the synopsis advertises it to be.
Savannah is an event planner who has moved to the small town of Magnolia Lake with the purpose of infiltrating Kings Finest Distillery, a company owned by the Abbott family, in order to prove that long ago, the family patriach stole her granddads hooch recipe leading to the success and notoriety the company sees in present times. Only she was not expecting Black Abbott to swoop in and sweep her off her feet, putting her in a position of having to choose between her families honor and legacy or her heart.
I devoured this book. This was another <24 hour read. But I have to say that is more a testament to Ryans fluid writing style than my actual enjoyment and investment in the story. Savannahs Secret did a lot of TELLING of the story and not much showing and allowing me as a reader to experience what was happening along with the characters. Throughout the story, you're TOLD how the characters felt for one another rather than presented with scenes thats showed how they felt.
That coupled with the fact that all the major plot points and conflict in the story happened in the course of about two and a half months, made it really hard for me to actually setting into the story and feel invested and engaged with the characters and what was going on in the story. I found myself side-eyeing and doubting may parts of the story because it felt like we were going from 0 to 1000 from one chapter to the next as far as their feelings for one another. The lack of exposition and pacing just made it feel inauthentic.
I did enjoy the characters and the world that is established in this first installment, but the prospect of powering through 3-4 more books like this one, isn't really all that appealing to me so as much as i'm interested in seeing grouchy Mr. Parker Abbott brought to his knees by the woman of his dreams, I don't think i'll be reading the other books in this series.
This book is exactly what the synopsis advertises it to be.
Savannah is an event planner who has moved to the small town of Magnolia Lake with the purpose of infiltrating Kings Finest Distillery, a company owned by the Abbott family, in order to prove that long ago, the family patriach stole her granddads hooch recipe leading to the success and notoriety the company sees in present times. Only she was not expecting Black Abbott to swoop in and sweep her off her feet, putting her in a position of having to choose between her families honor and legacy or her heart.
I devoured this book. This was another <24 hour read. But I have to say that is more a testament to Ryans fluid writing style than my actual enjoyment and investment in the story. Savannahs Secret did a lot of TELLING of the story and not much showing and allowing me as a reader to experience what was happening along with the characters. Throughout the story, you're TOLD how the characters felt for one another rather than presented with scenes thats showed how they felt.
That coupled with the fact that all the major plot points and conflict in the story happened in the course of about two and a half months, made it really hard for me to actually setting into the story and feel invested and engaged with the characters and what was going on in the story. I found myself side-eyeing and doubting may parts of the story because it felt like we were going from 0 to 1000 from one chapter to the next as far as their feelings for one another. The lack of exposition and pacing just made it feel inauthentic.
I did enjoy the characters and the world that is established in this first installment, but the prospect of powering through 3-4 more books like this one, isn't really all that appealing to me so as much as i'm interested in seeing grouchy Mr. Parker Abbott brought to his knees by the woman of his dreams, I don't think i'll be reading the other books in this series.