I was so excited to read the 2nd book in the Diana series . This book follows Diana as her life has been turned upside down. Separated from her husband, Diana reunites with someone from her past. Is this old flame the answer to her happiness? Will Diana find what she is looking for? This book had me hooked from the start.

After such a cliffhanger ending to book one I was beyond excited to jump into this one - however this one felt a bit flat for me. I'm still eager to see how the series ends up, but it just didn't have quite the power of the first book.

I still really enjoy the marriage-in-crisis element, and the fact that this series is truly based on sex positivity and female empowerment! The prose is also fantastic and really makes the reading smooth.

However... I didn't understand the purpose of this one? I was hoping to see a true focus on Diana becoming her own woman, exploring her sexuality further, and trying to grow outside of her marriage, but instead it was all a bit jumbled into side stories and no central plot. I'm still going to read the third book - but perhaps it won't be with as much enthusiasm.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dial Press for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Give me book 3 right now! This series always ends on the most insane cliffhangers!!

I ate this one up, so many stomach drops and anxious feelings while reading it makes for a good book. Dianas story is going all over the place, and I am starting to hate? love? unsure? Oliver?

Warning: this is not PG13. Another slinky, feels so wrong to be reading this in public, work of art. I adore Diana’s “voice” in this book series. You’re able to imagine it so clearly. The relationship dynamics are realistic - their complexities spot on. The pacing, the writing, the characters, the settings — all quite delicious! Keep them coming!

Raw, Real, and Radiantly Sexy – Diana’s Journey Captivates Again!


Diana in Love is an emotionally charged, fiercely sensual continuation of Diana’s story that dives deeper into vulnerability, desire, and the complexities of love after loss. Jen Besser and Shana Feste craft a powerful narrative that beautifully balances eroticism with emotional healing, making Diana feel more authentic and relatable than ever.

The writing is intimate and unapologetic, and the characters are layered in ways that kept me both rooting for them and reflecting on my own ideas of empowerment and emotional freedom. Diana’s growth—professionally, sexually, and personally—is compelling, making this more than just a steamy read; it’s a story of reclaiming identity and learning to love again.

If you loved Dirty Diana, this sequel takes things to a whole new level—more heart, more heat, and more of the raw honesty that makes this series unforgettable.

4 glowing stars!

Part 2 of 3 in the Dirty Diana series inspired by a podcast. This part did not disappoint. and picked right up after Part 1, same characters in different stage of life a trip to Paris thrown in and it is still alluring.
Thank you to Netgalley, Random House and The Authors for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A terrific expansion of the world created by the podcast. Empowering, sexy, fun, and emotional. Will be watching for the next instalment! 4 Stars

Really enjoyed the sequel and looking forward to the next one! I really like the writing and enjoy the character of Diana! Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review! Will recommend!

Great follow up to the first book. I love a book about a woman doing what is best for her. And I love a second chance at love story. Looking forward to the next installment.

I really debated about this book for a while because marriages in crises are no one's place to judge. I feel like all of these characters are so toxic, though, that I'm not sure if I'm supposed to love it or hate it (and I mean that in the best way). If ever there was a manual on what NOT to do to put your life back together... Diana in Love would be exactly that.

It's messy and complex—you have to be able to guard your heart and mind to read it! It's not pretty, but I think if more people were honest with their partners, they might find it freeing and easier to work through the hard parts of life... and maybe that's all Diana in Love is trying to say.

I'm not sure why, but I love Diana. Perhaps it's the unfiltered, realistic chaos. Even though there is a lot of drama and chaos, this was still a really fun and quick read, much like the first. I love the friendships between women. This is shaping out to be a wonderful series, and I am definitely looking forward to book 3.

Thank you NetGalley, & Random House Publishing Group for the e-ARC.

Wow! This sequel was everything!!!! They turned up the heat and the action. Perfect cliffhanger ending. Can't wait for the third one.

I don’t know what it is, but I love Diana. Maybe is the raw, realistic turmoil. The uninhibited desires. The utter humanity on every page. This series lives rent free in my brain and heart.

Thank you NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group and authors Jen Besser and Shana Feste for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is the 2nd in the Dirty Diana series and dang it if this one didnt end on a cliffhanger!

This was such an enjoyable, easy read (just like the 1st) even though there is plenty of drama and chaos.

I feel like this series is going to continue the sex positivity and female empowerment and I AM HERE FOR IT!

This is really turning into a great series and I am so excited for book 3.

Thank you to NetGalley & Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book is amazing! I thought book one was great but I was wrong. The heartbreak, the spice, divorce, etc... It keeps you on your toes but it also ends on a cliffhanger, Now I can't wait for book three!!! I need to know more! Love this!

Is this a literary masterpiece? Probably not.
Will I rate it five stars? ABSOLUTELY.

I have been eating up these little novels like chocolate. I love the tale of becoming, understanding, second chances and all that. I don’t know what it is about this romance novel, but I’m eating it up. Mind you - I do not like romance novels so that says something.

I am so impressed with the way this novel completely engrosses you. And honestly, there’s no character I hate or dislike. Everyone is so nuanced and real.

I am rooting for Oliver lmao

Thank you to the publisher for giving me access to this eARC for an honest review.

I really wish this was a Netflix, Max, or Hulu show. I really don’t care which streaming service, just give me this series now.

This was too quick of a read that has me wanting the next book. I enjoyed reading it because I’m interested in what happens with Diana, Oliver, and Jasper, as well as how Diana is going to come clean about her “side hustle.”

Parts of this felt rushed at times, especially that ending and there wasn’t really much to indicate how time was passing through the book .

I’m interested to see how the story develops in next book.

• picking up right where ‘dirty diana’ left off, diana’s life is a mess. dealing with the separation from her husband, her uncertain future career, and her new relationship with her boyfriend from her 20s, she’s at a major crossroads. when an important client asks her to come to paris, she jumps at the chance to prove herself at work, & make next steps on her ‘dirty diana’ project. after a whirlwind vacation, can diana confront the mess waiting for her at home?
• i think this was a stronger book than the first one. the development of diana & her desires, as well as fleshing out what ‘dirty diana’ is about was well done.
• while not a perfect book, i’ll definitely be reading the final installment!

Something about the Dirty Diana series makes me so emotional while reading it. It shines light on every corner of my mind, and I'm forced to reflect on every thought and emotion I've pushed aside. I love the female friendships and how unapologetically sexual this series is. Diana in Love swept me away just as much as Dirty Diana, and I am eagerly waiting for Diana Says Yes.

I received an ARC from Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Many thanks to @netgalley and @thedialpress for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Following, “Dirty Diana”, this was the second installment in the trilogy following Diana Wood as she completely upends her suburban housewife lifestyle in search of her authentic identity and her true life’s purpose. In this installment, Diana heads to Paris with her two best friends in pursuit of an ex that she never quite got over. In addition to reconnecting with Jasper, she also takes the opportunity to reconnect with herself, struggling to balance her lingering feelings for her husband with the rebirth of her feelings for her former lover. When she returns to Dallas following her trip, she is forced to come to terms with the question of can she really have it all?

✈️ The second installment did a great job at deepening the relationships of the characters and I honestly enjoy all of the characters in the series

✈️ While I enjoyed the continuation of the series, I didn’t think it packed quite the punch storyline-wise that the first book did. I didn’t feel like quite as much of a plot happened in this book compared to the first one. Regardless, I’m still all in and can’t wait to see how it concludes!

✈️ Read this if you like women’s fiction with strong female characters and some spice thrown into the mix! 🌶️🌶️🌶️