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Big Ben

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He had a mission to find the one who stole his brother away from him. As a member of the Elite he had a role to fulfill and she would throw him off the path he set forth.

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OMG! I can not believe how this ended and where it went! I was nervous about the relationship already happening but the way this went. Wow. Nana really did such a great job writing a romantic suspense and I can not wait to read the rest of the series.

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I loved this book! from beginning to end! I had to read it in one sitting because it was that amazing!
The characters in Big Ben were great and the storyline is wonderful! I loved the blend of romance and suspense and am looking forward the next book in the trilogy! Author Nana Malone writes great heat, I mean…really great heat (wink, wink)

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The upside is the writing is smooth and easy to read. The hero is great and the basic story is promising. The downside is it was REALLY slow moving for me. I was so bored I almost quit multiple times. I think it would have been more engaging if I had known exactly why Ben and his friends were working so hard to bring the enemy down. This nebulous something is the entire focus of the book, yet all we have to go on is an extremely vague mention concerning the death of their friend. Without any understanding behind it, however, it was just.... *yawn*.

And, to top it off, the very second it got interesting, it ended. Yep, SUPER big full-stop (worse than a cliffhanger) ending. Readers beware, you will be required to read the next book before you understand one single thing. Maybe not even then, as there is a third book in this series.

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I received a free copy on Netgalley in exchange for a review.
I don't know how I missed it but I didn't realize this was a trilogy. I don't like when authors split stories up when it could have been one especially when they are five dollars a piece. This could have been one story and I won't be reading the next.
Giving it three stars because it is well written but not happy with the trilogy thing.

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I loved this first book in the See No Trilogy!

The characters in Big Ben were great and the storyline is wonderful! I loved the blend of romance and suspense and am looking forward the next book in the trilogy! Author Nana Malone writes great heat, I mean…really great heat (wink, wink) and this book you just won’t want to put down. 4.5 stars!

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I really enjoyed this except that I didn’t realise it was one story spilt across 3 books, so when it finished very abruptly on a cliffhanger I was a bit disconcerted, and not Expecting it at all. Now I really need to read the next two ASAP!

Ben Covington is a member of a secret society, that operates in the high echelons of British life. As a member of the secret Elite, he and a couple of other members are determined to bring down the corrupt old boys network that governs the Elite, including the Currency of Secrets and the Oaths of Blood. As Ben and his friends are trying to discover who belongs to the secret cabal inside the Elite, in order to thwart the corrupt family trying to make one of their son’s the next prime minister, Ben finds himself stuck in a cupboard with the clever, yet socially anxious Olivia Ashong at a party, he can’t resist kissing her.

When he has to dump incriminating evidence into her bag at the same party, he needs to track her down and fast, when she refuses to give him what he wants - he makes sure she is beholden to him by giving her a job, and sticking close to her, as he follows her around London, scattering her mother’s ashes, he is increasingly infatuated with her, and when she starts being targeted, he insists she stays even closer, Will Livy realise her boyfriend is not the one she wants, Will Ben get to the bottom of who is attacking her. And will Ben and his friends succeed.

The chemistry between the two main characters was perfect and hot, they plot with the Elite held my attention, my only complaint was the cliffhanger ending!

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and all opinions are my own.

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All the bells and whistles you need with a thrilling suspense romance. This is an absolute, hands down must read!! Flawlessly and fantastic written. I can not stress enough how much I loved this book. It definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. Once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down. Nana Malone is a brilliant and very talented writer. She writes a balanced book with brilliant characters. Well done Nana Malone on another fantastic book. Happy reading everyone!!

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This was my first Nana Malone book and I really enjoyed it. Not only will I read the rest of thirs trilogy (I have to find out who was surprising Olivia at the end!), but I will read her other books also.

This book started off heavy - it introduces many characters; some who belong to a secret society in London. It was a lot to keep straight, but I guess that is to be expected with the first book of a new series.

I like how easy this book flowed. The writing was good and the characters were interesting. I found myself wanting to be Olivia’s & Tevy’s friend before the book was over.

This book ended on a cliff hanger. I guess it will be a month before we are able to figure out what happened. But I will be there! Enjoyable book!

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Big Ben
By: Nana Malone
Rating: 3.5 Stars

The book has mystery, suspense, intrigue, and is a page turner. It’s set in London one of my favorite cities. This is a start of a new series and I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to the publisher for providing the ARC.

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Complementary copy given for honest review and opinion.
This book is a trilogy so your investment in the story spreads. The characters were a bit unrealistic for me but I will continue reading the next book to maybe form a better opinion

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Secrets, danger, romance and a little fun. Alpha male and a sassy female. Ben is big, handsome and rich. He gives off the spoiled rich vibe but he cares deeply for those close to him. Liv is coming through a rough patch. Ben brings back her strength and confidence. He pays attention to the little things. Ben is on a mission to get revenge for his friend’s death. Liv haphazardly stumbles into his path. Someone wants to hurt them both. Book one leaves us wondering if it’s the same someone or is there a dual mystery going on.

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What a thrilling, intense slow-burn romantic suspense! Ben may be seeking revenge for the murder of his friend but he makes a swoony, sweet and sexy hero as well. And Olivia is a strong, brave little thing that can hold her own considering all she's put through in this suspenseful read. Lots of chemistry between these two along with a mysterious, interesting and intriguing storyline. Beware, it ends on a killer cliffhanger! Can't wait for the next book! I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.

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Suspenseful, smart and fast-moving... I love this book. Ben is sexy and cunning while Olivia is sassy and adorable. I love the spy/suspense vibe especially. It's a trilogy so I have to wait for 2 more books before it's finished. But totally loving it.... :)

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Thanks to the publisher for an ARC to read and give my honest opinion. My first by this author and although the blurb sucked me in, the book was awkward. Toby is the reason for pretty much everything that happens in this book but the author doesn’t really give us Toby. So it’s hard to latch on to an idea with really no idea why everyone should love Toby and want justice.

What did I like? Olivia was hard to explain as well... her issues. Breaking the statue, being stuck in the closet, horrible boyfriend, issues with her boyfriends employer....to dealing with her mother’s ashes and her lack of feeling. I seem to be at a disadvantage since I’m the minority reviewing this book. It just didn’t work for me I guess.

Would I recommend or buy? Personally, no. I seem to be the only person not able to get into this book and this is a first by this author. I’m not a fan of James Bond type stuff.

Thoughts for the author? Congratulations on your new release! I’m glad so many of your readers loved it.

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Nana never disappoints with her books. This is the start of a great new trilogy but it does end on a cliffhanger. I was surprised with some of the thrills in this book. I cannot wait for the next one.

Thank you Netgalley, the author and publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This is the first of a trilogy so there is a cliffhanger! This is a billionaire romance with an element of intrigue and mystery. While I found the romance somewhat predictable and I had a difficult time connecting with Olivia as I found her waffling about her boyfriend annoying, I actually like the intrigue aspect better. Ben is a member of a secret Illuminati-esque group. There are political machinations going on that promise to be quite interesting. There is also a hint of Olivia dabbling in some intrigue that will hopefully be fleshed out in the next books.

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Delving into the world of the London Lords is going to leave you breathless because Ben's first book is so fast-paced with so much happening. My head is still spinning because from the first page to the last, one thing or the other just comes at you. Ben and Livy's dynamic is adorable. She brings out a side of Ben he never anticipated. And for better or worse he seems to be all in. Because protecting Olivia is the most important thing now that he's acknowledged how he feels about her. But it looks like that might be a lot harder than he would think.

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Even though Ben Covington and Olivia Ashong meet in an unusual manner, their romance is inevitable. The couple definitely have sparks. Throw in billionaire friends, revenge, and a secret society and you have the foundation for a great mystery and an equally hot romance between the hero and heroine. This is book one in a new series so I am curious if Ben's friends will get their own stories. Will the mystery be solved in book 2 or will it continue with the remaining London Lords?

I received a copy of this book via Net Galley.

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For me this was a page turner. Ben is part of an elite group with some of his best mates. They are bent on protecting themselves and righting some wrongs that happened. When he’s about to get caught one woman is his salvation.... Olivia is hell bent on making her life worth while and living up to her mothers last wishes. But her life isn’t quite where she wants it to be sooo what does she do??? She meets Ben.

It was good and I enjoyed it.

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