The Secret

Love in O’Leary Series, Book 3

By: May Archer

Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Iggy Toma

Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Micah: Constantine Ross is a cocky, provoking little...yeah. And I swear, I'd think that even if his family's business wasn't my biggest competition. It's time someone taught the man a lesson or two about life. At least that's what I tell myself when I offer him a job. Call it my good deed for the year...maybe the century.

But now he's in my shop. In my space. In my every damn thought. In. My. Bed.

And how the hell am I supposed to resist him?

Constantine: I'll be the first to admit I've royally screwed up, but what can I say? I was a stupid teen who lost his dad and spiraled out of control. Almost a decade later, I'm still trying to make amends. The last thing I need is my family's arch-nemesis wading into my life like he's got all the answers. Except...I really need money, and the arrogant jerk offered me a job.

I can deal with Micah's attitude. My attraction to him? That's different. He's my boss, not my boyfriend. And he's way too old for me. But God, he's gorgeous. Dominant. Compelling.

I don't want to want him.... But I can't turn away.

©2019 May Archer (P)2019 Tantor

Unexpectedly great story

I was hesitant to read this story after seeing a review that they were a May/Dec couple. That is not true. How old was that reviewer? Con was 24 at the beginning and Micah was 40. But I was super curious how competing businesses would be believable enough. It turns out very. This book was so well written (minus the niece’s birthday party). Even though Con started with working for Micah, I never felt there was an unequal base in their relationship. And somehow, I learned to like Con’s mom at the end, because wow, she was a *****. We saw a glimpse of that in a prior book.

The narrators did a good job with the exception of the birthday party. They did awful with children’s voices.

Sweet, Sexy Story..., More Love in O'Leary!!!

So loved this installment of Love in O'Leary, headed by Constantine Ross & Micah Bloom! An extremely creative drama drawing two men -- loaded with their personal/business dealings -- into an interesting saga leading to their very own HEA!!

If you're desiring a juicy story, with several nutty, well-meaning townsfolk thrown in, this will more than suffice! Julianne's younger brother has much to learn about communication, commitment, and forgiving oneself..., and Micah's just the man to show him. Excellent!!

Can I say the better book of the series

This was a surprise in the overall series, which, from the beginning story of Ev and Silas, I am on the bandwagon all the way. The story here took a kind, thoughtful tone I didn't think would be matched until the pairing (finally!) of Parks and Jamie. Great character development and, well, Angela is a force of nature. Too bad there wasn't more of Jules in this one, but it is great as a stand alone, too. Now where is O'Learly, exactly? b/c I need to move!

Loved the main characters

Con and Micah were awesome, but I think that Con’s mom was portrayed a little too extreme. She was too shrill at the beginning and then changed too much too quickly at the end with all of her growth happening off page. Otherwise a great book.

Great book

This was a great story. And I continue to love both narrators, Alexander Cendese and Iggy Toma.

Fantastic!!

Iggy & Alexander are the perfect narrators for characters Mika & Constantine! This is my fave May Archer book and the audio solidified it even more! A fantastic age gap, grumpy/sunshine romance!

Love love love!!

Never read a book where I have rooted for a fictional couple as hard as I rooted for Micah & Constantine!!! I loved this book so much!!!

Super sweet and spicy hot!

O’Leary has yet another couple sneaking around, hiding. This time it is the mischief maker/sweetheart Con and the rival to his family’s business, the much older, type-A Micah Bloom. This story takes place at about the same time as The Gift, where Con’s brother Julian is also hiding a relationship. Archer is a wonderful writer- the two stories sound similar, but are as vastly different as the ocean and deep space. Her gift here is using words to portray the metamorphosis of an animosity filled anti-relationship to a union of spicy hot lovers (seriously- get the fire extinguisher out for this one). Another absolutely fantastic job by Iggy Toma and Alexander Cendese- they bring the story to another level! Get out your toothbrush and tissues- this one is as sweet as they come, and might yank a few tears out with it’s HEA!

Amazing

I've enjoyed all 3 books and they really are a can't stop listening, very nice break from reality. The narrators do a wonderful job.

about an hour and 44 minutes...

about an hour and 44 minutes into the story there are a few minutes of silence