Our Little Secret

A Secrets Novel, Book 3

By: Q.B. Tyler

Narrated by: Connor Crais, Monique Ryerson

Length: 9 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

Three months ago, I had the best night of my life at my friend’s wedding.

The man was confident, smooth, gorgeous as sin.

We had a connection that I had never felt with anyone.

Or so I thought, because the next morning, he was gone before I woke up with a note that led me to believe he was not interested in a repeat.

Feeling rejected and confused, I managed to put him out of my head.

Until now, on my first day of my new job.

Because the man responsible for the best night of my life?

...Is my married boss.

And he hasn’t stopped thinking about me either.

*This book is the third in the Secrets series and can be listened to as a stand-alone.

©2024 Q.B. Tyler (P)2024 Q.B. Tyler

Q.B. Tyler Delivers Again!🔥🔥🔥

Reviewing both the book and the audiobook, and Miss Q.B.!! What do you put in your stories?! I could not stop this one once I started it!! Chris and Marissa are melt your Kindle/AirPods HOT!!! And MESSSSSSYYYYY, I loved it! No one does forbidden/tab** quite like Q.B. Tyler, she is the queen!

For the audio, bless it! Connor Crais & Monique Ryerson were incredible as Chris and Marissa! Connor always has a way of pulling me into any audio he is doing, he is so expressive and just fantastic! Monique was phenomenal as Marissa! I fell in love with her voice and how she brought Marissa to life!

Chris and Marissa are the definition of a mess, I mean he is married, BUT once you get into the story & see his wife’s character & priorities, you'll get it. She is unpleasant, I'll leave it at that haha!

The chemistry between Chris and Marissa is ELECTRIC! That instant connection, "this is different", feelings for the other right away type of chemistry! Their journey to be together is a rollercoaster, a hot, steamy, messy, emotional, angsty rollercoaster, but it is worth the ride! I love them so much!!!

PS: The time jump in there about had my heart breaking!

It was ok

I really didn't like the female voice actor. Connor Crais is one of my favorites, though, so at least I had that.
The story was pretty good but I took a break from it for a couple weeks and still got bored trying to finish it.

It's no secret: Chris & Marissa are crazy HOT!!

This was my first Q.B. Tyler book and boy, was it HOT & SUUUUUPER SPICY!!

Narrators were Monique Ryerson (also new to me) and my fav, CONNOR CRAIS! In fact, he is the only reason I bought the book. Without him, this one wouldn't have been in my orbit! IF YOU ARE A FAN OF MR. CRAIS' WORK, THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!! His voice ... that wonderfully alluring voice w/ all of its GROWLY GOODNESS (yes, Daddy!) performing Chris & Marissa's sexy story is WOW!! Just Wow!!

As for the story ... Chris' marriage is clearly v. dysfunctional & has been for awhile. I didn't love the cheating, but it was more understandable given the situation. Chris said it took him a long time (w/ help from a therapist) to actually figure out that Holly (wife) didn't love him -- just his money! And he didn't file for divorce sooner because he hadn't reached his "breaking point". That is, until he realized how happy he could be after being with Marissa. The rest of the story took place over the course of a few years. I did like the way the last chapter ended and the epilogue was sweet.

The audio was in dual narration except for text msgs (duet). It did take me a bit to get used to Monique's voice, but after a few chapters, I liked her. The acting by both Monique and Connor was great. And overall, I really enjoyed it! (... My poor melted headphones ... not so much ... haha!)

Amazing

QB has out done herself in this book!! Chris and Marissa story was beautiful put together! For it being an age gap it was really amazing!!

The narrators did a good job playing the characters and it was my first time listening to these narrators!! I would definitely recommend this book!!

Hot as sin!

Love it. Perfect pacing. I personally have the ick about "daddy" kink but that only happens a couple times. QB can write the hell out some steamy scenes 🥵

Forbidden & full of steam 🥵

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book took me by surprise. After hearing so much about this one, especially the audio performances, I dove head first and it did not disappoint. Yes, this is very much taboo & forbidden (*married man*) but this is such a complex story that takes a deeper look at love, commitment, betrayal, and happiness.

Chris & Marissa have the biggest uphill battles. After sleeping with Marissa at a mutual friend's wedding, he finds himself now her boss. They both haven't stopped thinking about their night but Marissa unwittingly slept with a married man. She has to come to terms with her situation. Chris decides it's time to leave his wife and marriage and starts this affair with Marissa under that he will be divorced but challenges arise, especially with Marissa working for him and the emotional toll it takes on both of them to have them starting & stopping their relationship over many years.

I really enjoyed the emotional layers for both Chris & Marissa. Their love blurs the lines of what is right and wrong. As their relationship progresses, it's clear that they both struggle with wanting to keep their connection but also wanting what is best for Marissa. She has the most to lose and Chris eventually is forced to see that.

There are things with Marissa's ease into the situation I wish were different, as well as the pacing towards the end as the story ties up how I'd hoped but wish we had a little more insight into some of the moments the timelines skip over.

From their first meeting, Chris & Marissa's chemistry and the tension between them is incredible. This story is filled with spice from the beginning and it adds to their connection in the best ways. It's hot, kinky, and everything I love in a workplace romance (hello office desk and I will never forget that taxi scene 🥵).

The performances by Connor Crais & Monique Ryerson is great. I do wish it was duet, I think that would've elevated the story a bit but they were both excellent.

I am now hooked on this world and will be going back to read the first two books in this interconnected series.

➶ Forbidden
🗄️ Workplace Romance
💸 Multi-Millionaire
💍 Married Man (but we still like him)
🌶️ So Spicy
➶ Age Gap (13 years)
💖 He falls first & hard
📝 Emails & Text banter
❤️‍🔥 Light Kink
✌🏻 Dual POV

Connor Crais

Connor MFING Crais! That’s it! That’s the review.

Ugh he was so perfect for Chris. He has altered my brain and tickled something in my head that I didn’t know about.

Ugh perfection!

Holy Hotness 🔥🔥🔥

This is my first book by QB Tyler and I am speechless. I NEVER like cheating in books, a trope I avoid at all costs but when Connor Crais is announced as the narrator, you give it a try. OMG! This man....he'd make any woman literally melt and despite the cheating, that's exactly what I did, melted into a pile of goo. Ya'll this is a steam bath so come hydrated because this baby is so flippin hot!🥵🥵 Don't get me wrong, I still don't love this cheating trope but I was fixated all day listening to this story. Absolutely addicted! Crais is so hot! There is a bolt of connection between these MC'S that's absolutely electric and they cannot keep their hands off one another. Marissa and Chris sizzle off the page and my ear buds about melted right off my ears, no joke!

Monique Ryerson is brand new to me and she was absolutely amazing! I cannot wait to hear more from her. She was strong, vulnerable and just as hot as Connor. Crais delivered the exact performance you are hoping for. Absolutely scorching and in the best way! I'm still reeling from this thing.

I was hoping for a deeper, more meaningful relationship between these two characters rather than what seemed like... they just couldn't keep their hands off each other & wanted to have sex all the time. Like, give me something real!!!!

I did find myself sympathetic for Chris and the loveless life he was living with his wife, like what? But it infuriated me that he wouldn't just leave her. I wanted him to do the right thing & get a divorce rather than having an affair despite his wife knowing & really not caring. The moral compass in me I guess? Marissa tried so desperately to stay away but it was no use. How do you resist a man like this? Crais gives you chills and goosebumps the whole 10 hours.

I did think it was a tad long, the multiple break ups and back and forths. You knew there would be an HEA but honestly, I didn't care because Crais was talking so.....😂

I'm not a fan of Daddy kink and that was an issue for me, especially with the bigger age gap. Having Marissa call Crais this just made me cringe a little but it DID NOT stop me from listening to and devouring every single minute of this audio. Not to mention the multiple chapters, I rewound. 🙈🙉🙊

QB fans will love this! Connor fans will die for this! Just make sure to have your buds connected at all times 😂 Stayed for the narration because honestly, it was just too hard to resist!

Hot!!🥵🔥

No one does spice like Q.B. She is by far my favorite author. Spice level 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.

HOT HOT HOT

OMG WHERE DO I START CHRISTOPHER CHRISTOPHER CHRISTOPHER,THEY HAD THE RIGHT NARRATOR FOR HIS PART.. CONNOR CRAIS VOICE LORD FORGIVE ME,THE STORY AS A WHOLE I LOVE IT WHEN HE PLAYS THESE TYPES OF ROLES,THIS TAKES ME BACK TO THE ONLY ONE SERIES❤️❤️