Exquisitely Hidden: A Sin City Tale by M. Jay Granberry

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Blurb

He was everything I needed when I thought I had it all…
As front man for the band everyone’s eyes are on me.
I bask in the spotlight
Because it hides the flaws.
Everyone has secrets.
Mine will ruin everything I’ve built.
My career, my music, my life…
But keeping this secret?
It’s breaking my heart.
I knew how we would end before we started
And still I can’t resist him.
Not everyone will understand.
But I do.
It’s simple.
He’s the man I’m meant to love.
How long can I deny who I truly am?
Should I keep my secret or risk it all?

He was everything I needed when I thought I had it all. As front man for the band everyone’s eyes are on me. I bask in the spotlight Bbcause it hides the flaws. Everyone has secrets. Mine will ruin everything I’ve built. My career, my music, my life…But keeping this secret? It’s breaking my heart. I knew how we would end before we started and still I can’t resist him. Not everyone will understand. But I do. It’s simple. He’s the man I’m meant to love. How long can I deny who I truly am? Should I keep my secret or risk it all?

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Exquisitely Hidden is a spectacular addition to the A Sin City Tale series by M Jay Granberry. Just like in the first book Exquisitely Broken, I was hooked immediately and could not put it down.

A closeted rocker who gets into a secret relationship with his bandmate's bodyguard. What follows is an emotional tale of living in the shadows with one's lover. 

Dear god, this story is full of so much pain and hurt. Adam is publicly in denial of his feelings, unable to be out and true to himself.  There is so much love between the two, but sometimes love isn't enough. There's intense chemistry, but Seth isn't willing to be in the closet.

This quote sums up the angst well. "I need some space because loving you is breaking my heart, and I can't stand it anymore."

Exquisitely Hidden is a heart-wrenching story of stolen nights and private moments. Damn, I love this story and this M Jay Granberry series so far. I look forward to more from this author.

MF - Exquisitely Broken (A Sin City Tale #1) by M. Jay Granberry

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What happens in Vegas…?

Sinclair James wasn’t from my world.
She didn’t have my pedigree or family money.
She was everything I never wanted,
Everything I now realize I needed.
I loved her for six years, her soul, her body, her music.

Until I threw it all away.

One decision changed everything.
One decision destroyed what we had.

She slipped from my life as quietly as she had stolen my heart
But now she’s back.

Sinclair is still mine, she just doesn’t know it yet.
This time I’m not letting her go.

So, what happens in Vegas…?

A second chance to repair what was broken.

What happens in Vegas…

Sinclair James wasn’t from my world.
She didn’t have my pedigree or family money.
She was everything I never wanted,
Everything I now realize I needed.
I loved her for six years, her soul, her body, her music.

Until I threw it all away.

One decision changed everything.
One decision destroyed what we had.

She slipped from my life as quietly as she had stolen my heart
But now she’s back.

Sinclair is mine, she just doesn’t know it yet.
This time I’m not letting her go.

So, what happens in Vegas…?

A second chance to repair what was broken.

Review 

My Rating - 5 Stars!

Exquisitely Broken is a fantastic second chance romance. A debut novel by M Jay Granberry, I am extremely impressed. 

Sin and Jacob. Oh my! They get a second chance when Sin's band signs a deal with Jacob's casino in Las Vegas. When Sin runs into him, she is angry to say the least.

The author uses some great flashbacks to help the reader understand the past, both how they met and how they broke up. As well, the reason behind the extreme emotions are well established. 

These are two people with extremely different upbringings; one a product of his rich family privilege, the other grew up poor and in foster care. Their story is one of resentment, guilt, regret, and anger; so much anger. They have to deal with doubts, fears, and many obstacles.

I love the writing style, which kept me engaged and invested throughout. The storyline is well developed, and the pace is nice and fast. It's an emotional read, with a whole lot of angst. As well, the atmosphere of Vegas is well described. I could totally picture everything in my mind.

The one thing that got to me the most was Jake. I completely understand why Sin left him. I would have too. It was hard for me to understand why she'd forgive him and give him a second chance. At some point I stopped caring and found myself rooting for them, as they are clearly still in love with each other. And, eventually, he fights so hard that I found myself forgiving him. Why? Because he owned what he did. 

"I own what I did. I won’t insult either one of us by pretending my actions were anything other than foul."

Exquisitely Broken is a story of broken hearts, and the long and tough road to reconciliation. I love this complex book. And now onto book two. I can't wait to read Adam's story in Exquisitely Hidden!