DIRTY TRICKS
RELEASING JANUARY 25, 2016
Chelsey Young’s dad was a rock star. Glamorous, right? But late nights, frequent travelling, and watching endless women rub their bodies against Lukas Young’s in a bid for his attention wasn’t exactly how Chelsey planned to spend her senior year of high school.
So when Kye Burke, of the ultra-sexy band Dirty B, sets his sights on Chelsey, she figures the best way to get him off her back is by taking his sexy butt to bed.
But after one night together, Kye has no intention of staying away from Chelsey, especially when she’s kissing him one minute then pushing him away the next. From watching her father, Chelsey knows the rock star lifestyle that Kye leads—being away for long stretches of time, girls throwing themselves at him on the regular, shirtless photos showing up in his inbox ten times a day. She wants no part of it.
Kye is determined for Chelsey to get to know him, the real him behind the rock star persona. But that isn’t so easy when Kye’s schedule will take him away for days, weeks, even a month or two at a time, which is a dealbreaker for Chelsey. Long distance means temptation to stray, and infidelity was the reason her own parents split. She knows it’s not fair to project her own insecurities onto Kye, but some things are unavoidable.
But Kye Burke isn’t Lukas Young.
And, distance or not, he’s going to damn well prove it.
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Review
I absolutely love Kye Burke; he is definitely not who everyone has made him out to be, which is exactly why Chelsey tries her damnest to stay away from him because he blows her perceived notions about rock stars out of the water. She feels like she needs to hold on to her own truths like they’re chained to her because she’s afraid to give her heart to someone else and watch it be destroyed because she believes rock stars are only ONE way.
Dirty Past ~
For Chelsey, her childhood has left her guarded and with deep rooted scars that force her to protect her heart with a bitchy attitude and a hot/cold demeanor. Chelsey’s father’s past antics as a rockstar has tainted her outlook on any musician and regardless of how much her body craves Kye, the only thing she sates is her body and even that comes with a multitude of repercussions for both of them.
Dirty Secret ~
Chelsey’s true secret is her out of control feelings for Kye. Everything about him works for her, but she won’t admit it…she refuses to back down from her initial thoughts no matter how much dirty talking or gentlemanly actions Kye does.
Dirty Lies ~
The media plays a huge role in keeping Chelsey’s heart from truly opening up to Kye. The paparazzi work their magic and spin their tales, picking apart every move that Chelsey and Kye make further humiliating her in ways that she can’t seem to recover from because the spotlight is not a place she wants to be in for anyone.
Dirty Tricks ~
Kye definitely has his work cut out for him with Chelsey, but just like the title suggests, Kye’s not opposed to doing a bit of conniving and deception to get what he’s always wanted – HER.
Readers need to heed Emma Hart’s words and give Chelsey a chance, regardless of how much we might want to strangle her and force her to face her fears and get past the demons of what she witnessed with her father. Intellectually, I completely understand why she is the way she is with Kye, but my heart couldn’t take much more of her mixed signals and running. I’m sure it’s because I knew Kye wouldn’t be like his manwhore twin and witnessing everything he’s done in the book to prove to Chelsey that he’s nothing like her father, I had a hard time looking past some of her actions. BUT, Emma told me to stick with Chelsey, and so I did, and I’m so glad that I did because Chelsey definitely redeems herself, and Emma does a fantastic job of illustrating Chelsey’s inner torment and the truth of her feelings despite her outward protests.
All the Burke brothers and their significant others are back in the final book of the series, which is a great send off for them and readers. The brothers have a lot of decisions to make with where their career and lives go from here, and it’s not that easy of a decision due to a multitude of factors, namely the women who own their hearts.
In true Emma Hart fashion, Kye and Chelsey, just like the other couples, struggle to stay in the present and focus on what’s between them regardless of what’s happening around them. But, the Burke boys are relentless when they want something and when they love, they love with every part of their bodies and souls, so while Kye may have to trick Chelsey into spending time with him, he’s playing the long game because despite Chelsey Young’s external facade, she wants exactly what Kye wants to give her – HIMSELF!
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 Poison Apples
Excerpt
“What,” Chelsey exclaims, “the hell is that?”
With a wide smile spreading across my face, I shove my hands in my pockets like a teenage boy and look at her. “A Christmas tree.”
“Are those . . . penises?”
“Technically, dildos.”
“Like real ones?” She jerks her alarmed gaze to me.
“No. Just plastic.”
She flicks her tongue across her lips. “Uh-huh. Why do you have penises across your Christmas tree?”
“Because he’s an immature little bastard,” Leila answers for me.
“You didn’t stop me,” I shoot back.
“Hell no I didn’t. I cannot wait to see Mom’s face when she sees this!”
“When she sees what?” Mom’s voice creeps through the house ominously, and the close of the door after her sounds like the signal that I should run away.
“Uh . . . I’m just gonna go . . .to the store. . . .” I shuffle toward the door that connects the front room with the kitchen.
Chelsey lifts her eyebrows in amusement, and Dad grabs the back of my shirt so I can’t escape.
You wouldn’t think I was twenty-four. For numerous reasons, obviously.
“Kye Burke, why are there tiny penises on my Christmas tree?”
Her voice is calm. Really calm. I’m even more convinced that I should run. “Merry Cock-mas?”
Mom’s expression is somewhere between insane amusement and extreme frustration.
“I’m just gonna come back later . . .” Chelsey whispers, edging toward the living room door. “When there are less . . . cocks.”
“Good idea! I’ll come with you.” I wrestle out of Dad’s grip and dart behind him, through the kitchen, and into the hall.
Chelsey laughs and grabs my arm, dragging me back into the room. “I said I was going. I didn’t say you were escaping this cock-up.”
“Great choice of words,” Dad chuckles.
Mom pinches the bridge of her nose. “I should have known that when three boys left, one boy would have to make the impression of three,” she says, mostly to herself. “I should have known that the one who never left his little peep alone at two would one day decorate my tree in cocks.”
“Mom! What the hell?” I sputter.
“I should have known that his ball-hoarding obsession at six was a sign of things to come,” she sighs heavily and drops her hand. “After all, there’s one in every boyband. I thought I was ready for this.” Then, she turns to me. “Kye, son, we love you anyway, but I have to ask. Are you gay?”
Chelsey lets go of me, and laughter rips from her. Leila laughs, too, her book falling to the floor. Dad covers his face with his hands, and Mom just stands there in the middle of the room, her eyes wide. Her hands are now clasped in front of her sympathetically, and the tiny upturn of the right side of her mouth explains it all.
“Well played, Mother,” I say reluctantly, walking back toward the front door. “Well. Played.”
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Author Bio
By day, New York Times and USA Today bestselling New Adult author Emma Hart dons a cape and calls herself Super Mum to two beautiful little monsters. By night, she drops the cape, pours a glass of whatever she fancies – usually wine – and writes books.
Emma is working on Top Secret projects she will share with her followers and fans at every available opportunity. Naturally, all Top Secret projects involve a dashingly hot guy who likes to forget to wear a shirt, a sprinkling (or several) of hold-onto-your-panties hot scenes, and a whole lotta love.
She likes to be busy – unless busy involves doing the dishes, but that seems to be when all the ideas come to life.
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