This was different from the usual LA Casey style. It's not that I didn't enjoy it, I did, but it didn't have that 'feeling' I get from reading her other books. Or it could be that I'm still waiting for her next Alien book :P

Beautiful characters that were perfect and interesting to read about

I liked the ending it’s was amazing

I didn't think that I would love this book as much as I ended up loving it. It was a lot of fun, and I appreciated the relationship between all the characters, it was really well done and realistic. The chemistry between Ryan and Ash was fantastic, they had time to develop a relationship and grow.
The first 70-off percent was brilliant, but I had some issues with how the ending wrapped up, it was a little too convenient for me. I personally would've liked a different ending and that disappointed me.

So did I enjoyed reading this book yes it was funny and with ok characters. It just that I had a feeling the book is more for a younger audience. The whole story about the gang and everything it was not solid or too much believable. But Ash and Ry had a cute little relationship, there are funny things in the book and there are some steamy scenes. The story starts as a big tragedy but in the ends, everything ends so perfectly and too sweet.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

eArc provided in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, I was not able to complete this book. I could not get into the plot and the characters did not interest me. I hope to try something else from L.A. Casey in the near future. I feel like this will be a book that is either hit or miss for people. I encourage everyone to read a few reviews before making your decision on whether or not this book will be for you.

Unfortunately, NetGalley is going to require me to give a star rating. Please do not pay attention to this as I do not feel it is fair for me to give a star rating when I DNF'd the work.

***3,5 "Are ye' goin' to cry, princess???" stars***

"Whatever ye've heard about me, I'm sure I'm far worse..."

Well, another one book by Mrs. Casey's pen came to an end...
Honestly, it wasn't as bad as the most reviews are saying... I did enjoy and this story... But i think that it was lacking something... more!!! And the action had taken a while to be unfolded!!!
The first 40% of the book could be characterized as a little boring because of the too much inner talking of the characters, but the author was trying to connect the dots in a way...
Yep, this story wasn't the best, even though it had the potentials to be, but still i liked it!!!

"We're Disciples, no one fucks with us."

Ryan's life changed the past year dramatically... Her only friend and parental figure is behind bars and all her world is crumbling down... Now, she is forced in a way to leave the countryside and her childhood home and to go in Dublin to live with some distant relatives!!!! An aunt and a cousin with whom is in odds!!!
Even though this transition is really hard for her, she is really trying to adjust in this new life...
And then, Ashley Dunne is coming into her life... A man that she was warned off him!!!

"I still had to get to know him, but I believed that he was a good man. My heart believed he was."

Ashley is a boy for the start... Bahaha... As Ryan is a girl... Okay???
Well, Ash is a bad boy and a gang member... He has a very bad reputation, but the truth is that i didn't see the evil inside of him... Ash seemed very good to me... But he had got himself in trouble in a very early age...
At the present, he was raising alone his brother, he was working his ass off and the only other person who meant something for him except his brother, was his best friend Anto!!!
Oh, and lately someone was after him...

"I had to keep him in line; I couldn't let him turn out like me. I just couldn't."

Well, when Ashley and Ryan met each other, everything changed in their lives...
Ash was pushing and at first, Ryan was pulling away... But then, things went down differently...
They became each other's strength, but the problems around them were too many and they were chasing them down...
Will they manage to be together at the end, when they are opposites in every way???

"Leave me alone."
"No."
"Why not?"
"I have no fuckin' clue, nightmare."

Well, as i told you above, i think that the book was lacking in some aspects... I won't get into details, but something was missing... Some kind of spark, even though the potentials were all around the story...
Ryan was a lovely girl, a little bit too protected and she was hurt by the situation that her father was in...
Ashley didn't seem like the bad guy that everyone were saying that he was... I liked him very much from the beginning!!!
Those two together were... good!!! In the beginning, i liked them very much, but then something was missing, i think!!!

"He was who he was, and I was who I was. I came from a law-abiding family... Could I just ignore that and see what could happen with Ash? Was that even possible? Did I want it to be?" {Ryan}

"You're too good to get involved with me, babe. You're fuckin' perfect." {Ashley}

Oh!!! And of course, i liked very much mouthy Eddi and hillarious and crazy Ando... They were so perfect in their way!!! Bahahaha...
And for the end, that said little secret had nothing to do with the couple, as i used to think in the beginning... It was something entirely different...

"For as long as I lived, it would always be my little secret..."

***ARC kindly provided via NetGalley for the exchange of an honest review***

Due to circumstances beyond her control, Ryan is sent to live with her aunt and cousin.
Her cousin Eddi warns her to keep away from known criminals that operated in the area: Ash and Anto. But unfortunately love has different ideas.
Can their different up bringing and lifestyles hamper their future?

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Mary – ☆☆☆☆
3.5 to 4 stars

This story started out kinda slow and I was wondering if it was going to get any better. But then it began to turn around and ended up being a really good story.

Ryan's life has fallen around her, since her father was sent to prison last year but she is going to live with her aunt and cousin that she hasn't seen in years. So basically, she is moving in with strangers. She has to adapt and move forward until she can figure out how to help her dad.

Ash Dunne is the bad boy that Ryan is warned to stay away from. He is part of a gang the runs drugs and just about anything else bad going on in town. He would like to change his life to help his brother with a brighter future instead of him ending up in the gang.

When Ryan meets Ash, she doesn't realize who he is and proceeds to chew him out. While Ash thinks it's funny and wants to get to know her better, Ryan is horrified when she finds out who he is, but she can't stay away from him. They seem drawn together and only see the good in each other. While Ryan is innocent, Ash has done some bad things.

Can Ryan forgive the things Ash has done to be with him? Will Ash let her go instead of ruining her life? Will they survive life together? Will they prove her dad is innocent? And who is after someone Ash loves?

I really liked this story, it just started slow but after a few chapters it picked up and moved along well. I have read L.A. Casey and her other series are great too. Looking forward to more from her in the future.

I love LA Casey and get super excited when I see she has a new book out and she didn't disappoint with this one.

Soon as you start this book you are instantly intrigued and left wondering how this story will play out.

Ryan has had her sheltered life turned upside down since her Father was sent to prison. She now has to move to Dublin to live with her Aunt and Cousin, who she barely knows.

Ash Dunne is part of the Disciples, the bad boy your parents warn you to stay away from. He wants to change his life but is stuck in the gang. Raising his younger brother, there is no way he wants his brother to lead the life he is.

Soon as Ryan and Ash meet the chemistry between them is electric. She has no clue who he is and is quite feisty which amuses Ash. She sparks something in him and even though she keeps turning him down for dates he doesn't give up.

What I liked is that not only is this a romance story, there is also an underlying suspense line. Someone is after Ash but no-one has a clue who it could be or who will get caught in the crossfire.

Another great read from this author.

ARC received from the Author and Netgalley

***3 Stars***

This one is one of those books that started off intriguing and was going strong for a minute, but then kinda fizzled out for me towards the end, which was a shame because I found both Ryan and Ashley quite interesting characters in the beginning. I mulled over what changed for me and I came to the conclusion that the spark that I felt between Ash and Ryan kind of disappeared in the latter half of the book and so my interest waned.

While the end result wasn’t what I’d hoped for going in, I did enjoy watching as Ryan and Ash evolved and became stronger than they, and those around them, ever thought they could be and found their HEA with each other.

My Little Secret by L.A. Casey is the story of Ashley 'Ash ' Dunne and Ryan Mahony.
Ash at a early age ended up in a gang and is still there. Ash is trying to build a better future for his little brother knowing it probably to let for him. Ryan's father is in jail which has made her move where she meets Ash. Although she been warn away from him..she see something more to him then others do. Enjoyed their story!

This book had kind of a rough start. It did do a good job though of showing how different Ryan's life was from her norm. It got totally upended. Her cousin Eddi, was really hard to like and gave Ryan a totally undeserved hard time in the beginning. And Ryan had almost zero street smarts going for her because she had been so sheltered. Her aunt though might be poor but she was kind and nurturing.
The nickname that Ash gave Ryan made me grin. "Nightmare" was funny but also based on some klutzy moments from Ryan.
Two people played a big part in Ash's life. His best friend Anto and his younger brother, Sean. Anto was a really loyal friend and a hoot as well. He added quite a bit of humor to the story.
There were some really unexpected twists towards the end of the story. I really enjoyed not only that but also the meanings of why this book title has it's meaning.
There was a good ending and good Epilogue that pulled all the threads together.
In my mind, the characters drove the story. While it took a bit of time to get into it, I did get invested in how in the world would they ever catch a break.
It felt like the solving of the main problem came about kind of rushed. Although I was glad things got settled, it left me feeling like it was kind of dissatisfied. However, a H.E.A. is a H.E.A. and it did happen for more than one person.
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

I can honestly say that this was the first LA. Casey book I didn't finish. I didn't care for Ryan I felt she was unbelievable at times and to be honest I just didn't care what happened.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, I am voluntarily providing my honest review.

This is probably my favorite book by this author that I have read. I loved the ya the story flowed and kept me turning the pages all night long!!

My relationship with L.A Casey series has always been a love-hate relationship. I was excited to pick up this book due to the fact I ended always been a sucker for good girl and bad boy romances. Before even making it to chapter three, the characters have become more than a turn off, there wasn't anything drawing me to the story and how the dialogue was written was driving me instead. Sadly enough, this just wasn't a keeper.

My Little Secret by L.A. Casey is the story of Ashley 'Ash ' Dunne and Ryan Mahony.
Ash at a early age ended up in a gang and is still there. Ash is trying to build a better future for his little brother knowing it probably to let for him. Ryan's father is in jail which has made her move where she meets Ash. Although she been warn away from him..she see something more to him then others do. Enjoyed their story!

I was very curious about this book. I've read some other books from the author and I liked it, so I decided to give this one a try. And I'm glad that I did it.
Sassy Ryan has her life turned upside down after something bad happens with her father. She moves to another city to live with her loving aunt and crazy cousin (who's actually a good girl), but she's not ready for her new reality.
Right at first she's informed by her family about the people she shouldn't get involved with.
Well, guess who falls for the wrong guy?
The problem is that Ash isn't what
everyone thinks of him. Unfortunately, he made some bad choices when he was too young to know better, and now he's stuck in a situation that is dangerous. For himself, his family, his friends, and Ryan.

I love a good book about a bad boy falling for the good girl. I really liked to see how they dealt with everything that happened, even if it felt a little rushed by the end of the book.

This book was absolutely fantastic. The storyline was very enjoyable and kept my interest throughout. I kept thinking 'Just one more page'. I enjoyed reading about the characters and the story flowed well. Plenty of love and laughs with drama thrown in for good measure. Absolutely amazing.

My Little Secret is a stand alone read. I was really looking forward to this book, however, it fell a little short for me. Oveall, i thought the storyline had a lot of potential. I liked the idea behind the story and it had romatic elements and a nice suspenseful twist but the execution just didn’t quite hit the mark. The ending all wrapped up a little too quickly and neatly and I felt that the romantic connection between the H/h could have had a bit more deph. This was just an ok read for me.

My Little Secret
By: L.A. Casey

📚💕⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💕📚

Bad boys and good girls?

In yet another well written book by L.A. Casey we get the good girl and the bad boy.

Authors Blurb: Ashley Dunne is a bad boy, a notorious member of Dublin’s most ruthless gang. But when privileged daddy’s girl Ryan Mahony finds herself living on an urban estate they control, she can’t help feeling he’s not that bad at all…
Ryan and Ash were never meant to cross paths: she’s always been sheltered by her successful barrister father. But when he’s unexpectedly sent to prison, she’s forced to move in with estranged relatives in the city, where a chance encounter with Ash sends sparks flying. He’s the one man she’s been warned to avoid, but fate seems determined to bring them together…
While her head warns of danger, her heart tells her to be reckless for the first time in her life. She knows there’s more to Ash than his gangland reputation. But when he starts to rethink his future and attracts the wrong kind of attention, Ryan has to ask herself: is her life going off the rails—or has she finally found the right track?

This book has everything I love in a book. Then you add that it's beautifully written and believable. It is easily a five star read. Written in dual POV my personal favorite this story flows so incredibly well that the next thing you know your 80% into the book and loving every second of it. The believable way the characters interact is perfect. Run, Hop, Jump or use your (1 click) finger to do whatever you have to do and get this amazing book. It'll break your heart, you'll want to scream with frustration and it'll let you discover that love just might conquer all. The chemistry is steamy and sweet and oh so romantic.

Thanks Netgally for letting me read and review.📚💕