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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dee is involved in a missing case that intertwines her current man, her past man and a cult leader who is a suspect. Toss in a partner that she doesn’t like and you have a book with some definite drama and a tough officer. Dee is just coming back after burying her father so the whole case of who killed the cult member opens her up for easy seduction. Jonathan, the cult leader, tries almost every way possible to seduce her into the cult by using her need for family that can love her. Thankfully, Dee realizes that she has people who do care for her that pull her out. Alas, this is book 1 so it will leave you hanging…. I’m going to be eagerly awaiting book 2 to find out what happens. Can Winston hang on to her? Or will Jonathan take her away. Highly recommend.

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne- Review by Shadel Ayerbe

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne is a romantic suspense book

When a lady is strangled to death, Baltimore Detectives Dee Quarter and Connie Wilks get into action. The inquiry quickly leads to Dee’s ex-boyfriend Grayson, who is still after her. As if dealing with Grayson wasn’t enough, the investigation leads Dee to Jonathan Wild, the head of a group known as The Circle. Jonathan is unlike any guy Dee has ever encountered, and his attraction to the fiery policeman extends beyond the case, endangering Dee’s relationship with Winston Lewis. Dee adores Winston and, despite her curiosity about Jonathan, she refuses to be drawn in. However, Dee is unaware that Jonathan intends to make her a member of The Circle, whether she likes it or not. Dee strives to solve the case while managing her love for Winston and her curiosity about Jonathan, but will she lose herself in the process?

I loved this story and the concept of it as well. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the first book that I have read from this author, I cant wait to read more.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Angela Renee Diaz Stacy-Deanne – Review by Angela Diaz

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I found this interesting because it mentioned cults. This book had me entranced. I finished it in one day. Can’t wait to read the next book in this series. There’s some about temptation in here that is quite realistic.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Heather Bass

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and she now has a new fan. I usually don’t read murder mystery but this author has me hooked to this series. This is the first book of the Stripped series and I could not get enough. This author drew me into these characters right from the start and I can’t wait to see what will happen next.

Detective Dee Quarter just got assigned to a murder mystery. She and her partner have to find out who strangled this very beautiful woman. Dee is shocked when her case finds that her ex boyfriend might be involved. She also has another possible lead to a Cult leader Jonathan. Dee is very intrigued by Jonathan but she has a guy that loves her dearly. She is there to solve a case but Dee is curious about this new life she has seen. Will Dee solve and find the killer or will they find her first?

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kerry Carr

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first  book in the Stripped Series and wow what a start. I loved it and read the whole thing in one sitting. I just couldn’t put it down.

It’s a story about murder with a romance and psychological twist to it. I love how strong our leading lady Dee is. But with all the mind games even she isn’t immune to the thought of a perfect carefree life.
When Dee and Connie are tasked to solve the murder of a young woman called Amber it takes them on a wild ride leading them into the arms of a cult.
The story has so many twists and turns that I never knew who the murderer was until it was revealed at the end of the book. The book also leaves the opening for the second book. And I have a feeling we haven’t seen the last of our mind game playing cult leader Johnathan. I have a feeling he’s not finished with Dee just yet.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Angela Shirley

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

Dee and Connie are detectives trying to solve a murder but will an interaction with The Circle be the key they need to solve the murder but can Dee come out of the investigate intact.

Detectives Connie and Dee have been tasked to solving the murder of a woman but when the investigate turns to Jonathan Wild life gets a bit difficult for Dee as Jonathan has his eyes on her to recruit to The Circle but there is a twist Dee has a boyfriend in Winston and her Ex- Boyfriend is on her case also declaring his love to her, who will she choose.

I enjoyed the story to a point, I think it would have be better is I had read the other series which this is a spin off too, that may have given me more of a understanding of the characters and a better insight into the world they live in. Although with that said it did not distract from the story and the mystery which lay within the core.

I have to admit that the murder investigate was a bit predictable but this did not distract from the story. I will go back to the original series to get a better understanding of the characters before reading the next book within this series, but overall the characters were well developed and the secondary characters enhanced the story.

Can’t wait to read the next book.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

3.5 stars

Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne is a romantic suspense story. It is full of intrigue, murder, and mayhem. I had trouble fully connecting to some of the characters. Being a spin off series I really should have started with the original series Bruised first. It would have rounded the characters out more and would have given me a better in sight to them. Some things were a little predictable but overall, it was an interesting and enjoyable read.

I look forward to reading more from Stacy-Deanne.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tracy Wilkin

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stripped is book one in the Stripped series by Stacy-Deanne. There was a lot happening in this story, and at times I was a little lost. Stripped is the first book I have read from this author. I found the writing to be fast paced, energetic and full of, well everything. There was suspense, drama, interesting yet mysterious characters, and more than I have time to mention. The characters mostly were relatable. Some I Liked, some not so much. But all that aside, the story was well written, easy to escape into, and kept the interest and intensity at top level all the way through. A well thought out romantic suspense that was loaded with excitement and spirit. 4 stars.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Beverly Finnie

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What is there to say? Stripped(Stripped Series book 1) by Stacy-Deanne was interestingly captivating, a story about a murder with a forbidden fruit sub-plot.
We meet Dee, a Baltimore homicide detective, who just recently partnered with her least favorite person in the precinct Connie.
Unfortunately for Dee, the case Connie and her responded to involves her ex Grayson Paul as a prime suspect. Grayson Paul being in her life once again puts a strain on her current relationship with Winston. Dee dealing with that strain finds herself drawn to the next suspect on the list, Jonathan Wild.
When Dee and Connie go to visit his compound, Jonathan makes it his mission to get Dee to join The Circle aka his family. Once Jonathan is able to get Dee alone she struggles with her attraction to his life and world. Jonathan being a forbidden fruit she knows is completely wrong for her but can’t stay away.
A page turner in its own right, you want to know what Dee will do next. Will she fight for her relationship with Winston? Will she give into Jonathan’s advances and manipulation? Will she be able to see clearly enough, to break the case Connie and herself are working? Is Grayson responsible for Autumn’s demise? Did her past involvement with Jonathan become her undoing? All that and so many more questions will have you unwilling to put the book down till you have your answers.
Trust me when I say you will get sucked in till the very end, as if Jonathan himself is manipulating you to see the story through.
It will not disappoint!

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne. This is my first book by this author but for sure won’t be my last. Its the story of Dee Quarter and Connie Wilks who are Baltimore Detectives and new partners. Dee is brought back around to her ex Grayson who is still very much interested in her when she and Connie are called to work on a murder case. She is very happy with Winston her now boyfriend and she doesn’t want to do anything to mess that up but when she is forced to meet Johnathan who is the leader of a Cult called The Circle she ends up getting mixed feelings between Johnathan and Winston. The Circle is a group of women that live and look up to Johnathan. Johnathan is determined to bring Dee on board of the circle. Will Dee lose to Johnathan and end up being a victim and will she lose the love of her life Winston because of this crazy cult. This is a great read about a “Sex” cult and the detective that is determined to shut them down.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Katie Matthews

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Stripped is the first book that I have read by this author and overall, I really enjoyed it. The story was really interesting and I enjoyed getting to know that characters. The synopsis sounded exciting when I first read it and there were parts of the story that definitely lived up to my expectations. There was a good amount of suspense running through the story and some romance thrown in as well. I think Dee is one of those characters you either love or hate and it did take me some time to warm up to her I have to admit but by the end I was enjoying reading about her.
I am definitely looking forward to reading the next book in the series and more from this author again in the future.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Angela Hayes

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

3.5 Stars

 

Stripped is the first book in the Stripped series by Stacy Deanne. This is the first book by Stacy Deanne that I have read, so I was curious by what I might find. The blurb intrigued me- and I love all things romantic suspense, so I happily snapped up a copy and jumped right in.
This is an interesting story full of intrigue, suspense, a cult, a creepy factor, murder, drama, spice, and plenty of mystery. I discovered that this is a spin-off from a previous series, and I really wished I had known that before diving into this book. Even though this could be read as a standalone, I am left wondering if reading the other series first before starting on this one would have enhanced my reading experience of this book and help to fill in some of the background and a few questions I had. I will be going back to explore the other series to find out what happens there and to see if it makes a difference here.
The story was quite gripping and intense at times, with a great ‘mystery’ to unravel- but I do feel that the story lost momentum and the flow lagged at times, but thankfully that didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the book.
I am looking forward to Book Two, but in the meantime, I am off to check out the Bruised series and compare notes.

Thank you, Stacy-Deanne!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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Stripped (The Stripped Series Book 1)Stripped by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author for me and I look forward to reading more from her in the future. This is a suspenseful story with a twist of romance. This is a well written story about Dee and her partner Connie. They are put on a murder case where a woman is strangled to death. This is where the story takes an action turn and is hard to put down. Not only are they looking for a murderer but they also life plays havoc on romance. This is an engaging story that pulled me in from the start. The characters are not only relatable but they kept the story engaging. They brought the story to life with their twists and turns. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne

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Stripped (Stripped Book 1) by Stacy-Deanne
Genre – Interracial/African-American, Romantic Suspense, Mystery
Page Count – 157 pages
Baltimore Detectives Dee Quarter and Connie Wilks spring into action when a woman is strangled to death. The investigation immediately leads to Dee’s ex, Grayson, who still wants her. As if Grayson isn’t enough to deal with, the case brings Dee to Jonathan Wild, the leader of a cult called The Circle.
The charismatic Jonathan is unlike any man Dee’s ever met and his interest in the feisty cop goes beyond the case, threatening Dee’s romance with Winston Lewis.
Dee loves Winston with all her heart and despite curiosity for Jonathan, she refuses to get sucked in, but Dee doesn’t know Jonathan plans to make her a member of The Circle whether she likes it or not.
While juggling her love for Winston and intrigue toward Jonathan, Dee fights to solve the case, but will she lose herself in the process?

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Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne) is an award-winning author of romantic suspense, contemporary romance, thrillers and women’s fiction books featuring BWWM pairings. Her books have been bestsellers in stores worldwide including Amazon, Apple, and Barnes and Noble. Her work has been praised and reviewed in USA Today numerously. She has a Bachelor’s of Art degree and is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award Nominee. She also is a winner of the Swirl Award (an award dedicated to authors of multicultural/interracial works).

Stacy is known for bringing versatile stories to her readers. With her, you never know what you’re gonna get, which separates Stacy’s work from the pack.

Stacy’s books are full of passion, thrills, intriguing characters and so much emotion you can’t get enough! If you want something different and unpredictable then definitely check out her work.

With Stacy every book is an adventure.

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