rachel_brisson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lisamh68's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed the conclusion of this story. Lots of drama, back and forth and stalking.
kidisitor's review against another edition
5.0
*Volunteered to review this ARC.
First off, you do need to read book one (Dirty Filthy Rich Men) prior to this book. This book continues the story of Sabrina and Donovan. Book one leaves us with Donovan taking off to Tokyo and Sabrina finding out everything part he played in her life for the past tens years.
This story has it's naughty dirty bits and in some aspects it's dark, but there is also a happiness under all that darkness. The characters are complex and have so many fascinating facets to them that they draw you in, and make you wanting to know more about them. This book is all about the complicated relationship these two have. Two people with two different ideas about what love is, and how can they merge them so everyone is happy.
It's well written and keeps you engaged from the very beginning. Reads smoothly. More intense than some books. There are some scenes that may be triggers for some readers. Recommended for 18+.
First off, you do need to read book one (Dirty Filthy Rich Men) prior to this book. This book continues the story of Sabrina and Donovan. Book one leaves us with Donovan taking off to Tokyo and Sabrina finding out everything part he played in her life for the past tens years.
This story has it's naughty dirty bits and in some aspects it's dark, but there is also a happiness under all that darkness. The characters are complex and have so many fascinating facets to them that they draw you in, and make you wanting to know more about them. This book is all about the complicated relationship these two have. Two people with two different ideas about what love is, and how can they merge them so everyone is happy.
It's well written and keeps you engaged from the very beginning. Reads smoothly. More intense than some books. There are some scenes that may be triggers for some readers. Recommended for 18+.
doloresofcourse's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second part of Dirty Filthy Rich Men. I really enjoyed these, even though my brain tells me I should have been offended. There's a lot of stalking behavior, severe jealousy, some Dom and submissive and a warning flare for attempted rape. Despite all of this, I enjoyed it. Will check out other works by this author.
bixchestalkbooks's review against another edition
5.0
O.M.G. Laurelin Paige knocks it out of the park again! Dirty Sexy Player picks up Sabrina and Dominic’s story right where it left off in Dirty Filthy Rich Men. Everything is out in the open now. Can Sabrina put all of those secrets aside to be with Dominic?
I can not think of a better continuation of the story of Sabrina and Dominic.
This follow up has it all- discovery, acceptance, laughter, etc. It was really nice to see just how the love story between Sabrina and Dominic could evolve and grow into something more concrete. It also was a nice book that got me to think (something that I normally wouldn’t say about romance novels). Dominic is not a nice, safe man to be around- he is domineering, controlling and has this need to orchestrate good deeds from the shadows-most of the time for selfish reasons but there is something slightly romantic about the reasons why he does these things to help Sabrina that I can’t help but like (becomes VERY EVIDENT that some of these so called “spying” tendencies are well worth it at the end of the book).
Despite the fact that Dominic’s “spying” is somewhat creepy (depending on how you look at it, some may say it is excessively creepy), the spice between these two, even with Sabrina knowing everything, is still ******! I know I may be the odd one out in this, but I think it is sometimes nice to have someone just take over so to speak (especially since I’ve spent most of my working career attempting to “climb the ladder” in a male dominated world). I also really enjoyed how most of the time when Sabrina was questioning if things had really begun to change, Dominic was there to prove to her that they had- like he had anticipated (which he did) her reservations and knew exactly how to answer them. Communication may not come easily between them, but it was nice to see them make strides towards getting better at it. I also LOVED the couple of plot twists that were thrown in- one I had a feeling was coming but still- they were perfectly placed and everything I could have wanted in this story.
I can not think of a better continuation of the story of Sabrina and Dominic.
This follow up has it all- discovery, acceptance, laughter, etc. It was really nice to see just how the love story between Sabrina and Dominic could evolve and grow into something more concrete. It also was a nice book that got me to think (something that I normally wouldn’t say about romance novels). Dominic is not a nice, safe man to be around- he is domineering, controlling and has this need to orchestrate good deeds from the shadows-most of the time for selfish reasons but there is something slightly romantic about the reasons why he does these things to help Sabrina that I can’t help but like (becomes VERY EVIDENT that some of these so called “spying” tendencies are well worth it at the end of the book).
Despite the fact that Dominic’s “spying” is somewhat creepy (depending on how you look at it, some may say it is excessively creepy), the spice between these two, even with Sabrina knowing everything, is still ******! I know I may be the odd one out in this, but I think it is sometimes nice to have someone just take over so to speak (especially since I’ve spent most of my working career attempting to “climb the ladder” in a male dominated world). I also really enjoyed how most of the time when Sabrina was questioning if things had really begun to change, Dominic was there to prove to her that they had- like he had anticipated (which he did) her reservations and knew exactly how to answer them. Communication may not come easily between them, but it was nice to see them make strides towards getting better at it. I also LOVED the couple of plot twists that were thrown in- one I had a feeling was coming but still- they were perfectly placed and everything I could have wanted in this story.
mariereads6's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
snellreader100's review
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
smbmar's review against another edition
5.0
This book is so heartbreakingly good. I love Donavan and Sabrina's ups and downs. It was a great read that I couldn't put down. I can't wait to see what happens with Weston and Elizabeth.