Unspeakable is the fourth book in Deadly Secrets by Elisabeth Naughton. This is the first book I have read in this series. You could read it as a stand alone. I will be going back and starting at the beginning so I know who all of the side characters are, lol.

It starts off with Russell “Rusty” McClane getting questioned by the police at a family function, about a working girl who’s gone missing. His family hires an attorney, Andrew “Andy” Renwick to represent him. Andy has a legal investigator, Harper Blake, who looks into the goings on of the accused. With Rusty in the middle of kidnapping and sex trafficking of young girls ordeal, Harper has to decide whether to trust Rusty or to turn him into the police that betrayed her years ago.

This book kept me craving more and more; with twists that kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what’s going to happen next. I give this book a 4.35 stars!

I have only read one other book in this series, and I am thrilled to say this can be read as a stand alone with no issues, but you will enjoy the series in its entirety. I received this arc from Net Galley, thank you Montlake and the author. The book starts with Rusty and had me shaking my head, no no no no. It had to be misleading, Rusty couldn't be involved. The premise is sadly all to real in the world today and Elisabeth Naughton brought it to the fore front. Kudos. I didn't need the pages and pages of detailed intimate sex when Rusty and Harper went at it but hey, that's me. Although I felt some of the pages of sex could have been left out and the plot carried on as it seemed to wrap awfully quick, as if running out of time. I loved the way the author brought the story full circle with Rusty, his previous life and Harper. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys suspense!

Book 4 of the McClane siblings revolve around abducting girls for sex trafficking and black market organs. Harper and Rusty find themselves in the thick of things with this installment. Each having different goals to bring down the Plague. This was a fast paced page turner, with the dead not staying buried. ARC provided by author and Netgalley for a honest review.

Unspeakable – Elisabeth Naughton

I was fortunate to receive this novel from Netgalley.com as an Advance Reader Copy, in exchange for an objective review.

Russell ‘Rusty’ McClane considers himself to be a black sheep of sorts – adopted into his family as a teenager, he has ties to the past that will not let him go, and they continue to impact him now. Owner and proprietor of The Black Sheep Winery by day, by night he’s undertaking much more dangerous activities in hopes of making amends. Then the police show up at the door, investigating the disappearance of a young woman, that was last seen with Rusty.

Harper Blake is a disgraced cop. Wrongly accused of sexual harassment by a trusted partner, she now works as a private investigator for defense attorney Andrew Renwick. She is asked to assess the missing woman case and Rusty McClane’s possible involvement in her disappearance, in preparation for his arrest. But when she meets Rusty, the attraction is undeniable, even though she senses that he knows more than he’s sharing. As she investigates further, she learns of the Plague, and Rusty’s involvement in something big…but what?

This book combines complex, likable characters with edge of your seat suspense, along with very steamy sex to create an un-put-downable story! Easily read as a standalone, the fact that it is the fourth in a series is a huge bonus for me! I WILL be reading them all. I am amazed that I haven’t discovered Elisabeth Naughton before this! If I could give it 6 stars, I would! Fantastic!!

Fast moving thriller with interesting characters and twisted storyline..Twists right to the end and happy ending.Graphic sex skipped over!!

This book was AMAZING! One of those where you squeeze a page or two in every single chance you get. Even though this is Book 4 in the series and characters in the other stories do appear, this book stands perfectly fine on its own.

It kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire ride and the author threw in a lot of unexpected twists. I loved both Rusty and Harper's characters. Great chemistry between the two.

There was one part that "hopefully" was setting us up for Thomas' story eventually but I guess we'll have to wait and see!

I love this women’s writing. This series is captivating and has you drawn in from page one. Just when you think you have it all figured out—-you don’t. I am so happy that Rusty got his HEA. Always brooding and never smiling, He leads a life his family will never understand. So to finally learn who he is and what makes him tick was so worthwhile. This may be the best of the series for me.

Holy Guacamole!! This book has all of the twists and turns you could ever want in a murder mystery, corruption, greed, evilness, plus a very sexy hero and beautiful, smart heroine who eventually find themselves working together to put the puzzle together, falling in love but trying not to let each other know. This romantic, mystery love story is a page turning, stay up all night to finish book.

Unspeakable is the 4th book in the Deadly Secrets series. Readers have gotten brief glimpses of Russell "Rusty" McClane from previous books and as with the other McClane boys, he's a bit of a "troubled" man. Harper Blake is a disgraced ex-cop who is trying to put her life back together after a scandal and her father's death changed her world. She's a PI who doesn't necessarily hate her job, but also doesn't get the same thrill as when she was a cop.
When Rusty is accused in a missing person's case, it's Harper's job to find the evidence, but what she uncovers is much worse than she expected.

There were several twists in this story that kept me hungry for the next chapter. Just when I thought I had figured out what was going to happen, bam, new twist. The first part of the book really sets up the story line, but half way through,, everything starts happening at a fast paced. Once Harper and Rusty start working together and the chemistry really starts flowing, the story takes off. I will say, the revelation at the end brought out the tissues.

ARC received from NetGalley for an honest review.

Russell “Rusty” McClane is the adopted son of two doctors. He considers himself the family’s black sheep due to his inability to let go of his past. When the authorities suspect him in an underage girl’s disappearance, Rusty tries to keep his nocturnal activities from his family members. If that’s not enough, his lawyer’s legal investigator sticks her nose in Rusty’s business next. He finds himself working alongside the sexy yet assertive woman to bring down The Plague. Can Rusty let go of his troubled past for good? Or will The Plague destroy him?
Harper Blake works as a litigation investigator for a lawyer firm. She is assigned to the McClane case. Harper intends to ferret out everything Rusty knows about the missing girl. However, her investigation takes an unexpected turn when she uncovers the brooding man’s extracurricular activities. Harper believes Rusty may be her ticket back on the Portland Police Department. She first needs to convince him to help expose The Plague’s masterminds. Can Harper and Rusty bring down The Plague? Or will they become another victim?
Rusty is a tormented knight in tarnished armor. I empathize with Rusty’s anguish over not being able to move beyond his tormented past. He wants to, yet he has yet to find the right incentive until Harper. I like how her presence helps Rusty realize he cannot continue with his reckless endeavors. But what I love about Rusty is how unthreatened he is by Blake’s assertive nature. He respects and admires that aspect about her, even though it scares him on occasion.
Harper is no stranger to the hardships a woman faces in a male-dominated profession. I admire how she endured the chauvinism and made the best out of a career-ending situation. She refused to let it destroy her sense of self. But what I adore about Harper is her ability to stand her ground against Rusty. She remains there for him despite his cankerous objections, not allowing him to wallow in his dark emotions alone.
UNSPEAKABLE is book four in Elisabeth Naughton’s romantic-suspense series, DEADLY SECRETS. The story can stand alone; however, to understand the McClane family dynamics, it is better to read the three prior books. I like how couples from the previous books make intermittent appearances throughout the story.
UNSPEAKABLE is suspenseful tale of two emotionally-wounded people discovering they are worthy of love. I wonder if the author plans to write a story for Thomas McClane. I hope this is not the end of the McClanes because I love the family’s sense of solidarity. They remain a solid unit no matter what roadblocks fate throws their way. Elisabeth Naughton’s ability to write such in-depth familial bonds instills faith that family values still exist.

A good enjoyable read holds your attention it’s got intrigue and suspense and makes you totally want to read more which I can’t wait to do

4 1/2 stars out of 5
This is the second in the Deadly Secret series I have read by Elisabeth Naughton. This can be read as a stand alone novel but I think readers will enjoy it more if they read the entire series.

Rusty is a broken alpha male who is trying to right the wrongs while Harper is trying to find out who is killing young girls.

The story is well paced until the sex starts and the story stalls out having readers flip though endless sex scenes that are "mind blowing" to find the story again. When the story is found readers will be hooked once again but soon sex and romance takes over until the last 80% of the book where if you put it down for a second you will be wondering what is happening to the heroes of the story.


The ending is a little cheesy for my taste when it comes to romantic suspense stories. With that being said if this is the end of the Deadly Secrets series the author put the perfect finishing touches.

Thank you to Netgalley, The author and publisher Montlake Romance for the advance copy of Elisabeth Naughton Unspeakable

Unspeakable is an excellent well crafted romantic thriller, plenty of action with 2 Great leading characters and a host of others, good and downright evil.
Rusty McClane is building a winery but due to his past is also working behind the scenes as a vigilante trying to save young girls being abducted and then used as sex slaves and in some cases even worse. He has been implicated in a missing person investigation as he was one of the last persons seen with this girl.
Harper is an ex cop due to lies told about her by so called colleagues, now working as an investigator for the firm defending Rusty. On first impressions Rusty pegs her as a man hater and Harper is unsure of his innocence.
It soon becomes clear that both are completely wrong about each other and as the suspense and intrigue becomes more intense their sexual chemistry jumps off the pages.
A brilliant read, thoroughly enjoyable with a finale that is as well thought out as it is extremely satisfying.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for opportunity to review this book.

This is the 4th in the Deadly Secrets series. Each can be read as standalones. Indeed, its the first in the series for me and I was not disappointed. I have just bought the other three books which feature the other McClane children.

The story centres on Harper an ex cop, working as an investigator after she was forced to resign following false sexual harassment charges. She is given the job to investigate Rusty McClane who is building a winery but has been implicated in a missing persons case. Together they enter into the murky world of sex trafficking and organ harvesting.

I couldn’t put this book down. It is full of suspense, intrigue and sexual chemistry. A masterpiece in storytelling.

I received this ARC for an honest review.

I am so enjoying this series of books built around the diverse McClane family. The McClanes are doctors who, through the years, have adopted troubled youth, giving them a family and home with love, security, and a chance at a good future.

Unspeakable is the story of the sibling Rusty and his very secretive night time exploits. Everyone seems to know something is up with Rusty, but there are varying opinions as to what that might be.

When law enforcement becomes involved in Rusty’s activities, a legal investigator takes an immediate dislike to Rusty and is determined to find out just what he’s up to.

This book has it all: romance, steamy sex, love, suspense, crime, good guys, bad guys and much more. Ms Naughton has a real talent for developing interesting characters and this book is no exception. There are more twists and turns in this storyline than a weathervane in a tornado, and each one brings about a startling revelation that gives the reader a new perspective on everything and everyone.

I highly recommend this entire series and this newest addition. It’s shocking. Its Unspeakable.

Another great addition to the deadly secrets series. Well written, suspenseful, action packed, and a touch of romance ;)

Couldn't ask for much more.

I loved vex this book. It was different from a lot of thrillers. I loved the main characters. There was so much intrigue and the words flowed smoothly. It’s fourth in the series but I haven’t read the previous books and had no trouble following along.i will be reading the first three books soon. I received an advance review copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! There was so much in this story! Suspense, mystery, a really good love story mixed in. I really enjoyed this book right from the beginning. I liked Rusty and Harpers stories and how they intertwined. Very good writing, hard subject matter with human trafficking and more.
Well done.

Harper was a cop but was forced to resign after charges of sexual harassment was filed against her but they were a lie. She now works for an attorney doing investigative work. Rusty is building a winery and is the quiet one of the family. He has dark secrets and has been visiting strip clubs looking for missing children. When he’s last seen with one of the missing girls, the police question him and his family calls a lawyer. Harper sits in on the meeting and thinks Rusty is guilty. She follows him and sees him with a young girl in a tunnel and all heck breaks out. She is knocked unconscious, the bad guys ended up getting the girl, and Rusty is enraged by Harper following him.
Harper realizes what Rusty was doing and decides to prove herself and goes to a club that is used to sell off girls. She is surprised that Rusty is there and work together to rescue the girl. They know to stop these people they must take the head of the organization down, so they work together. The first moment they met their was an attraction but they both fought it. Now they have to fight for their lives and their hearts.
I couldn’t put this book down. It was exciting, sexy, suspenseful and some secrets and surprises. One of the most thrilling books I’ve read in awhile.

* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for Netgalley *

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have really enjoyed this series. We've gotten a sense throughout that various people and incidents are connected, but this really brings it full circle. It was interesting to see how everything plays into each other. There was a lot of action and some suspense. It read very quickly because the story kept moving.

The hero and heroine were on point. Rusty and Harper are fighters. There is no damsel in distress in this story. The declarations of lifelong love was a bit fast for my liking but I got over it. The bombshell dropped by the mom at the end was sweet and maybe a little over the top. I enjoyed the series and am assuming that it is all wrapped up now. There is only one more McClane sibling and he's a bit young for his own. :(