WOW.... with a cliff hanger to come off of with Hard Rules, this book was AMAZING! I LOVED THIS BOOK! If you have not read Hard Rules, then you have to read this first....Damage Control is the next chapter in this story that is so complex and well written, you don't want it to end! This book picks right back up where Hard Rules ended with Shane and Emily talking about secrets and lies.... and NO MORE LIES in their relationship. This books takes you on a ride with twists and turns. There are some answers, but more questions on what is really going on. Who is on Shane's side and who is on Derek's side? As much as Brandon Senior enjoys watching his sons battle for power, Does Maggie enjoy it more? What is her end game? Are there more players that we have learned about thus far? How does Derek really play into what is going on with the Martina family and their dirty business? The games that are being played, there is more than power that is on the table. I love Shane and Emily and who they are together, how the support and love each other! There is so much understanding between them and the protectiveness and passion is off the charts! What a wonderful addition to the series, but it leaves you wanting SO much MORE!

Again I am amazed by the level of writing and story line development in Lisa's books! She amazing me!

Damage Control, book two in the Dirty Money series, is chock full of steamy romance, action, suspense, secrets and lies. Shane is trying to do damage control to keep his family business legitimate and falling for Emily. We do find out who Emily really is and what happened to make her go on the run. Shane and Emily are great together and make a captivating couple. So many more questions to be answered and problems to be solved as Shane and Derek battle for control of the company. Can't wait for the next book!

Lisa Renee Jones picks Damage Control up where Hard Rules left off at and believe me I was really anxious to start reading the second book in the Dirty money series. I wanted to find out about Emily’s real identity and why she has been running. I also wanted to know why she would want to run away from Shane in the first place. I know for a fact I wouldn’t want to run away from Shane. He’s sexy, protective, and dominant. He’s SHANE and I love Shane! 🙂 Even, when he’s being secretive in the second book in the series.

Lisa definitely kept me turning the pages (or in my case swiping my finger to the next page on my kindle) due to where the story was going. Damage Control opens up Emily to the drama she has been dealing with and why she has a hard time believing in happily ever after. She is one strong female character though and refuses to be beat down. She also wants to help Shane, which is one reason why I adore how she handles Shane’s family. Although, Shane’s dad is different in this book then he was in the first book. Don’t get me wrong, he’s still a jerk, but he has a different side, especially when it comes to Emily.

Shane’s family drama and business drama is becoming a real nuisance for him. I feel for Shane in the second book. He has some serious issues. Although, he does have support to help him through the drama. He has Emily mostly, but he’s the over-protective man that wants to help her. Shane though showed another side of himself in this book, but Emily was able to handle him. In fact, she wanted to help him even more after the incident, which is why these two are definitely meant to be.

Don’t even get me started with the scenes between him and Emily. Lisa definitely knows how to bring the heat between the characters.

If you haven’t read Hard Rules, I highly recommend you do. You’ll want to start the series off at the first book to be introduced to Shane and Emily and also both of their dramas they are dealing with. Lisa definitely has intrigued me with the Dirty Money series and I really look forward to the next book in the series, even more especially with another shocking ending.

I give this book 5 stars and highly recommend it to readers that enjoy drama and romance in there stories.

This is a great book; this is the second book in the Dirty Money series written by Lisa Renee Jones. Shane Brandon has been pushed to the brink, torn between his corrupt family and his explosive, all consuming desire for Emily Stevens, who he now knows is not who, and what, she seems. Emily tries to run from Shane, but he will stop her, confront her, force her to reveal all one hot touch and kiss at a time, under every intimate detail of who this woman is, and what she wants, is exposed. But as he tears away the dangers of the unknowns with the woman in his bed, and in his heart, The Martina Cartel has set their sights on his company, his family, and the one piece of leverage they believe he won’t gamble with: Emily.This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. If you are looking for a great book, then you need to read this book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader’s copy of this book. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

At the end of Hard Rules Lisa Renee Jones left us with a huge cliff hanger. In Damage Control it picks right up where Hard Rules ends.
We are standing in the kitchen with, Shane a very hot and sexy man who has take Emily by surprise. Emily is a beautiful sexy woman, and by her own surprise is falling for Shane. Emily has secrets and now Shane has cornered her and telling her he needs/wants her to tell the truth. Who is she and why is she there? Are just some of the answers Shane needs the know.
This such an exciting book to read with family money and the family business at stake. There are a lot of secret. This was a very enjoyable and fast read. But you must read Hard Rules first. I can't wait for the next book in the Dirty Money Series.

Shane and Emily finally must confront the secrets they both are keeping, as Emily's past is revealed to be anything but true. Shane thinks she's there to ruin him, to take part in his family problems, but she just wants to protect him, from herself and the secrets she runs from. She runs, but Shane can't seem to let her go, he cares more than he's willing to admit. Despite their desire to protect the other they start to lean on one another, finding a way to face both their problems together. As Shane faces his family he sees that his mistrust in Emily was wrong and that she's the strength he needs to lean on.

"'I wonder,' I say, my gaze finding hers, heat simmering low in my limbs, one part lust, another part fury, 'how it is that I didn't taste your lies. I wonder if they'll taste differently now that I know they exist.'"

Is it possible this book was better than Hard Rules? Yes, definitely. There is so much development in the story and from the Shane and Emily, as well as from the the secondary characters of Shane's family members and the two men he trusts as he works to take his brother down. I really enjoyed how much Shane and Emily changed, their relationship grew a lot in this novel and how they lean on one another showed true caring. Emily, on her own, has quite a history and I cannot wait for that to be delved into even farther. Shane, though dealing with his family, was always showing his true colors and despite her secrets, it seems Emily was as well. Emily's running and Shane's family and the drama surrounding both were really well developed in Damage Control. I felt like I finally had really jumped into a suspense novel, especially with the cliff hanger ending.

"He wants what is real, but that is dark and blood-laden, and he doesn't deserve it."

Lisa Renee Jones' writing is, as always, incredible. The scene is easy to picture, each character well described, even their different POV's and voices felt unique to them. There are a lot of answers in this book, more questions added, and the story line of Shane's family continues to develop in increasingly dark ways. I loved that there was always something going on in the book even as Shane and Emily's relationship continued to develop. I think it takes a lot of skill to write a romance into a book that's filled with suspense, violence, and threats that could change everything.

"Lies destroy, but I fear the truth is worse. Maybe lies are better. Or maybe they're arent."

Damage Control is a must read, you will not be able to put it down, and it's the perfect sequel to Hard Rules. I am on pins and needles waiting for the next two releases already, Lisa Renee Jones has me hooked.

This second book in the Dirty Money series is even better than the first! The story picks up where Hard Rules left off. Shane and Emily have even more challenges to face, both personally and professionally, and their families are even more twisted. This book is full of intrigue, suspense, mystery, and steamy romance. Just when you think it's time to take a relaxing breath, the action twists and puts you back on the edge of your seat! I cannot wait to see what's next for these characters.

I read Hard Rules and could not wait to see what happened next in this series. I was not disappointed. I loved the recap at the beginning of the book….that is my biggest issue with series that I forget what was happening between releases. The few pages of catch up were great.

I absolutely love Shane….he is so strong and wanting to do the right thing and save the family business. And Emily, she is complex….her secrets are a huge puzzle and how Shane is going to protect her and save the business at the same time. This is one of those that is so good, but at the same time so hard to review since you don’t want to give away any of the surprises.

If you like a hot and steamy romance with a ton of suspense and intrigue along with a dash of mafia trouble….then this is the perfect series for you.

Hero 5 Stars / Heroine 5 stars / Steam 5 stars / Plot 5 stars / Overall 4 Stars
Keys: MF, Part of a Series, Edge of Your Seat, Twists and Turns, #MSBB

Lisa Renee Jones is back with the wickedly suspenseful follow up to Hard Rules. We resume in the highly tense moment we last saw our couple Shane and Emily. Just when it seems we are closer to getting to the truth LRJ adds a new layer to the story that brings with it a danger unexpected by the both of them.

Shane is tormented by both his need for the truth, and the need to protect Emily. In doing so, he finds himself edging closer to the line that separates him from going against his moral code. His family remain to be a thorn in his side, and with the companies’ involvement in far shadier dealings than he imagined, he may have to take a walk on the dark side after all.

Lisa Renee Jones excels in the art of combining sex and mystery in an intriguing plot. Her Dirty Money series continues to be a compelling read and one that will keep me hooked until all questions are answered, and all secrets revealed. The intensity I coveted between Shane and Emily is back in full force, and it’s impossible for me to do anything but root for this couple.

***ARC Provided by the Author Via Netgalley***

Whew.

This one starts about 6 seconds after Hard Rules ends. This is a good thing if you have read Hard Rules, as you want to know what in the world is going on.

Now is a good time to mention, this is not a standalone. You do have the author, thanks for this, in the notes at the beginning, give a sum up of what has happened. But it is a sum up and you are in no way ready to start the ride at this one.

And, what a ride. With spoilers around every corner. I loved Emily and Shane even more in this one than I did in the first. I loved finding out more about her. And, in a way, this was Emily's book. Yes, there were still the issues with Derek and the father that were in the 1st one, but I really felt that the last book, I got to know Shane and what made him tick but in this one, I got to know Emily.

The writing, as always with Ms. Jones, was perfect. The pacing excellent and it kept the story moving at the perfect speed, with the right amounts of tension and romance. The opening "chase" if you will, the revelation of Emily, the hunt for the people involved in the reason she is keeping the secrets...all excellent and interesting.

The first few chapters are especially riveting and compelling, and I was not sure who I wanted to win...although I can't say more than this because it would be a spoiler of epic proportions and no one likes those.

I am keeping this short to avoid giving things away...but read this. You really want to...but read the first one before!

I don't know why but I'm always surprised when I read a book by this author not because I don't love her style of writing it's because I always marvel at the way she weaves her stories and manages to pull me in everytime.
You must read Hard Rules first or you will be lost with the plot of the story. This is a series that is full of suspense, betrayal and secrets and your never really sure who to trust or what their motives are. Like other series I've read by this author I'm hooked it is compulsive reading. As you read your looking for clues looking for weakness so you can pinpoint your theories even if I know I'll never guess what the author has up her sleeve.
My only problem with the book is that I have to wait on the next one but that's only because I'm inpatient and I loved it so much.

"He tastes of all things I crave. Power. Control. Passion."

First and foremost, if you have not read Hard Rules, DO NOT READ Damage Control until you have. This book picks up right after Hard Rules ends and it gives you a spoiler recap. This review will be pretty short and simple in order not to give away any spoilers for either book.

Shane finally discovers the secrets that Emily has been hiding from him and their world is turned upside down. Now they are faced with multiple threats and a lot of battles. There are a lot of moving parts that all connect at some point. Lies, deceit, dirty money, it's got it all.

What I really enjoyed about this one is that we really get to see Emily and Shane's relationship evolve. They are tested. Their trust in each other is tested. However, they end up working together to overcome it. The entire story screams good vs. evil with Emily and Shane at the top of the good list and a bucket full of people on the evil one.

I admitted in my review for Hard Rules that it started off slow for me but it eventually picked up. Well, this one was full on throttle. It was fast paced and packed full of action that keeps your mind moving. Overall, I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next book so we can finally see how everything plays out.

The chase of who Emily really is continues... And Shane is not going down without a fight. Is she an ally or an enemy to destroy him??
Book 2 in Dirty Money Series.
I simply devoured book 1 Hard Rules and loved where this story was going so I couldn't get my hands fast enough of this continuation. There is so much going on in this part it made my head spin. And usually I love that and I did liked it but on some level it was maybe a bit too much and too confusing at times. Shane is struggling to get his family business back on track and free from all bad influences that his brother Derek brought into it. They are also fighting for who will be the one to take over the company due to their father's illness and even though Shane doesn't really want it, he also doesn't want it to fall into Derek's hand who would run it to the ground for sure.
Derek is determined to fight Shane on any decision possible and even test his relationship with Emily. And that includes him trying to dig into her past. But Emily is strong and used to be on her guard at all times except when it comes to her heart. She and Shane have a strong bound and not much could break it. But both have demons that haunt them and their will to protect each other from one another might break them apart without them even realizing it.
I wish that I loved this book as much as I expected and hoped for. But I guess we can't have it all always. I liked but felt it was a bit too much happening at once and it was hard to follow and stay focused.

This is the newest addition to the Dirty Money series and this one blew me away! I highly recommend reading the previous books in this series before taking this one on since so much happens before this story takes place and Damage Control picks up right after the intense cliffhanger that the previous book titled Hard Rules left off on.

I'm actually a huge fan of cliffhangers if they're done well and this author knows how to leave you desperately wanting more and I love this! Shane's family is one for the record books and they bring disfunction to a whole new level! I can't even imagine living in a world where the people closest to you are the ones who are the most likely to go for the jugular. At first I worried that Emily was getting herself into more than she could ever hope to handle, but I must admit that she had a few surprises up her sleeve and there's so much more to her than I first assumed.

This entire series is addictive and hard to put down and I highly recommend reading all of these great books to anyone!

The more I read of this book, the more I loved it. I was so looking forward to reading it to see where Emily and Shane went with the secrets and lies. At first I couldn't get into it, just felt it a little slow, but once I continued I really couldn't put it down. The writing flowed fluently.

Shane is such an alpha male. I loved his character from book one and wasn't disappointed in book 2; he just gets better.
Emily is a very strong woman hiding secrets from her past but is also very vulnerable around Shane's family, especially his brother Derek. The hate you feel for Derek just gets stronger...!

As I've said before, the more I read of this book, the more I loved it. The twists and the turns, the love and the hate, was so intense it really gripped me. The characters were so prominent in their own right. I can't wait to read the final book to complete the story.

Woo-eee! Hard Rules was good, but Damage Control was even better! It was exciting, sexy, intriguing - and just more. I completely loved every bit of this book and I feel safe enough to say that I can promise that you will too! 

We know that Emily's got secrets, but never fear, because your questions about her will be answered. Even if I didn't know what I know about Emily now, that wouldn't change the way I feel about her and as it happened, it only reinforced them. Emily is strong, she's smart and savvy, she's utterly loyal to Shane and she just cares so much about him. I love that about her and I love her period, she's positively wonderful! 

And of course, I couldn't not love Shane! He's just as protective of Emily as she is of him and once he makes the decision to trust her, he never falters. Shane is determined and driven to win the company and keep Emily. He's fierce and strong and totally irresistible. If he hadn't already won my heart before, he definitely would have this time. Shane is as amazing as Emily - I wholeheartedly love this hero/heroine duo! 

Now don't think that just because we got some answers in regard to the secrets Emily's kept, that Damage Control isn't suspenseful or have-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat worthy because it is. Oh, how it is! It is full of heart racing, heart pounding moments that will have you flipping the pages as fast as you can along with revelations that will keep on the tip of your toes, and times that are so passionate and sweet that they melt your heart. It was incredible read and I can't wait to read Bad Deeds! 

Damage Control must be read after Hard Rules, it's told from Shane and Emily's POV, and everything isn't solved, but Shane and Emily are strong and together. 

~ A Hopeless Romantic's Booklandia, 5 Stars

The mystery and danger continue in this the second edition of the Dirty Money Series. Lisa, gives us more of Shane, Emily and the Brandon empire and all that it entails. This book reveal some secrets and give us more drama than the first book. Drama, danger and more heat and passion than the first book.
Shane, strong, protective realizes that Emily is the one for him and will do anything to protect him even from his ow family.
Emily reveals some of the dangers and secrets that she has been running and hiding from, dangers that could bring more problems to Shane.
Exciting and filled with heat this book is addicting!

Passionately Addictive! Wow! Enthralling, addictive and passionate Damage Control is a wild ride that will leave you obsessively turning the page, desperate to devour every brilliantly crafted word. Lisa Renee Jones amazing talent shines blindingly bright in this masterpiece and I cannot wait for the next two books. The suspense, the passion, and the sex is off the charts. This is Utter Book Bliss! This was perfection, with its' suspense, mystery as well as twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Filled with Power, Control and Passion that is erotically intense and consuming. You don't want to miss this series! Loved it! I Highly Recommend this book!

I voluntarily requested and received an ARC through the author and publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review!

Wow, what a ride! This book is action packed from beginning to end filled with romance, suspense, and tons of action.

Picking up exactly where Hard Rules ends Lisa Renee Jones does it again spinning the intrigue with tons of romance. Shane and Emily are learning how to trust one another while others are after them, the unfortunate part is that it is their families who want to take them down. Ms. Jones does a great job balancing all the different aspects of her story at a breathtaking pace. Her dialog was fantastic and drove the story forward especially between Shane and Emily.

I don't want to give anything away so my review is short and sweet. If you have read Hard Rules then you have to read Damage Control. If you are looking for a new series that is filled with a little bit of everything then you will definitely want to pick up the Dirty Money series - you will not be disappointed.

Damage control is the correct title for this second installment of Dirty Money. That is all Shane has been doing to minimize the impact of all the wheeling and dealing his brother Derek and his father are cooking up.

From deals with the mob, blackmailing, murders, and more, both Shane and Emily are caught in an impossible web of lies and moves worthy of the finest chess players. All is not as it seems. Nothing can be taken at face value. You really have to be on your toes to keep up with all the machinations the Brandon family is capable of... including the mother!

Emily has her own past to deal with. Secrets upon secrets, you don't know who to trust and who will be stabbed in the back next. The only way to survive is to keep your own secrets and trust only the few remaining people who have been at your side all along.

As usual, Lisa Renee Jones delivers one stunning book of treachery and suspense. I can hardly wait for the conclusion. Between you and I, I sure hope Derek goes down for being such nasty character. JUSTICE!

I am voluntarily reviewing this book because I am hooked on this amazing series. Thank you for providing me a copy!