4.5 stars!

I've read a few of this author's books and they do tend to be a bit of a hit or miss for me because her books are all different! I've enjoyed a few of them though, so I always tend to buy her books, especially if they sound like something I would enjoy! I knew that this book was releasing soon and I received an ARC of it! I was intrigued by the synopsis, so I started reading it as soon as I could! After reading this book, I can say that I enjoyed it more than I was expecting too! The plot kept me wanting to read on and find out what was going to happen next and it developed at the perfect pace for things to develop! There was also plenty of romance in the plot, which allowed for quite a few seriously hot scenes between the two main characters! There were a few secrets as well that had a big impact once they were revealed and they changed the plot a lot! The characters were also amazing and made this book even better! Sadie was the main female character, and in this book she was travelling through Europe before going back to college and look after her mother! I liked Sadie a lot in this book! Her life did change quickly and she was a bit out of her depth because she was suddenly surrounded by wealth and powerful people, but I felt like she held her own! Sadie also tried her best to be there for her love interest and support him! Olivier was the main male character and love interest of Sadie! Olivier was seriously hot and he came from a wealthy family and had a lot of money! He had a hugely successful job that he was good at too! I did think that Olivier was going to be a complete ass because he came from money, but he was actually quite sweet and he made sure that Sadie was okay! Olivier was also hiding a big secret in this book and it did change things for him and his family when it was revealed! I also felt like Olivier had learned from his mistake and regretted it! This book was written from both Sadie and Olivier's point of view, which I loved! I was hoping that it was going to be written from dual point of view before I started reading and I'm really happy that it was! It added a lot to the plot, especially as both characters didn't spend every second of the plot together and they were both dealing with their own situations too! It helped me connect and understand Sadie and Olivier too! I now can't wait to read the next book in this series! I know that it's going to focus on secondary characters from this book, but this has me even more excited to read it because I'm intrigued to read their story! The next book releases in November, which isn't that long of a wait! At least it's out this year lol! I'll definitely be grabbing a copy once it releases and giving it a read! The cover for this book is also seriously hot! I loved it as soon as I saw it and it would definitely draw me to the book and make me check it out! The cover model is really hot too and is the perfect Olivier! Big thank you to Montlake Romance for an ARC of Discretion!

This is kind of a tough review to write as I'm not really sure what to say about the book. I didn't love it or hate it. I guess I didn't have any strong feelings one way or the other about the story line or the characters. I liked the characters enough and I did read the story in one sitting, but I didn't feel a strong connection to really anything in the book. I was also left with questions relating to some of the family dynamics. For me, I feel like it was missing something to bring it to that next level of a book I would love or want to re-read.

I have been reading Karina Halle's books for a few years now and it really excited me to see a publisher had picked her up. I have broken a number of personal reading rules for Karina Halle's books in the past and not been left disappointed. Discretion, however, is not my favourite from her repertoire. I felt the story took too long to get going and that too much was drawn out for too long without any necessary plot development cause. I can't say I'm convinced about there being more books to follow this which are likely to be filled with similar dramatics. I'm not invested enough in the Dumont family to care what happens. I enjoyed Sadie for the most part, and don't get me wrong, a Frenchman will always be a language winner. This one just wasn't for me, but it won't stop me reading other books outside of this series in future.

4 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Discretion is the first book in the new Dumont family series and it has everything! It’s sexy and dangerous and there is so much intrigue! Olivier and Sadie are great characters and great together. They make each other better people and you could really feel their love grow. Karina brought France to life for this American reader and I felt like I was experiencing the French Riviera right along with Sadie. I really enjoyed this new book by one of my favorite authors and I am really looking forward to the rest of the series! I am especially intrigued by Blaise and I’m excited the next book will feature him and Seraphine.

ARC provided by Netgalley

the first in a new series this is an entertaining read - passion, intrigue, family drama and (mostly) France!

Olivier meets Sadie when doing a good deed... and something about her sparks his interest.... It's a bit of a whirlwind but of course it's meant to be! Slightly more complicated than a simple rich guy meets girl.... of course there is a scandalous tale and a scheming extended family!

Definitely a cliffhanger in the extended story but the other characters will certainly make it fun to see what happens next

2.5 stars
I REALLY liked how this story stated. But then, it quickly became weird for me. Like, it was 2 different stories in one. I thought Oliver was going to be this big Alpha, but he was kind of a wimp for no reason. His "secret" kind of lame. Not that big of a deal.

I thought the meeting of Sadie and Olivier a bit too easy. Their time together was wonderful. The second I learned the scandal that his uncle had over him I then lost respect for the story. I just didn't see it after 10 years relevant to a real scandal after 10 years. Otherwise the book ends well.

Sophie is backpacking through Europe when she's attacked on her way to catch a train from France to Spain. Luckily for her, Olivier just happened to turn his car down that dark street in time to save her from any major harm.
Having missed her train and gained a sprained ankle she is in no condition to travel. Olivier is once again able to come to her rescue.
Sophie finds herself falling fast for Olivier. Will his dark secret and dysfunctional family put an end to their budding romance?
Karina Halle has a way of pulling a reader into her story and never letting go. More please!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of #Discretion in return for an honest review. Thanks to #Netgalley and the publisher #Montlake.

Olivier Dumont. If you've read this book, you definitely want him for your own. I know I do. He's a suave, caring, hot Frenchman that sweeps Sadie, an American college tourist, off her feet when he saves her from a mugging. What starts for Sadie as a quick holiday romance with a local quickly turns into something more serious when Olivier's powerful and mysterious extended family starts to interfer. But just like the Dumont's, there is more to this story than meets the eye.

I loved the instant connection between Sadie and Olivier. Their chemistry is off the charts hot, hot, hot! The only downside is that the story felt rushed in parts, but it really didn't bother me because there's a continuation to the Dumont family saga with Olivier's sister Seraphine's story next. 4 stars.

I’m a huge fan of Karina Halle and I couldn’t wait for this new series to come out. The Dumont Series starts off with a bang!

Karina has delivered a book with so many emotions, so many twists and turns, mysteries and two people falling in love.

Sadie Reynolds is backpacking through Europe, she started off with her boyfriend, but after finding out he was a cheater she was alone. One night she is saved by a handsome Frenchman. As these two start to learn about each other, outside forces make it hard for them. Olivier has a secret he’s hiding and he’s being blackmailed by his Uncle and cousin. (I felt like the reason for the blackmail wasn’t as big of a deal than they make it out as. That’s just my opinion.) All hell breaks loose and we watch as these two pick each other over everything.

These two main characters have such great chemistry and their sexy scenes are hot! I really enjoyed this book and was glad that these two got their happily ever after.

*I received a e book ARC through NetGalley for an honest review*

This was such a fun summer read! It’s literally most girls traveling fantasy and it was so fun to read! The pacing was great for this type of read and hit all the major MUST HAVES for a quickie hot summer read!

Olivier was a great hero and I enjoyed seeing the real him and how he had changed! Sadie was the everyday common girl and I enjoyed her shenanigans! Such a sweet (and hot!) romance!

It left me wanting more and I can’t wait to learn more about the Dumont siblings!!!

There is not a force on earth strong enough to stop me from buying anything Karina Halle writes - except maybe the $0.00 in my bank account.

The basics?

Story, deliciously dramatic and full of chemistry. Maybe it's my upcoming move to France but this is everything I needed in my life right now.

Characters, each clearly their own person with their own personality. Sometimes characters can feel interchangeable, Karina Halle manages to make each character memorable enough that half way in, you're not scratching your head while wondering "did we already meet this person?'

Writing, top notch.

3.5 stars

A good book with romance, family drama, and suspense although I couldn't connect with the characters like I wanted to.

I really hate to say it because I love Karina Halle books.........but this one just fell alot flat.

Olivier and Sadie never really touched me, I didn't buy into thier insta love. I never felt thier connection or a connection to them. They were just kinda there.

The story was just kinda there. There was no real "OMG" moment no real "HOLY CRAP " did that just happen moment. Also Sadie's character got on my nerves. It was felt like Karina wasn't sure who Sadie was. I just didn't get her. Olivier never really felt "book boyfriend material."

All the drama was just over the top, now I realise it's a book but come on I wanna believe or feel what I'm reading.

So hate to say it but the trilogy will end here for me. I see no.poibt in continuing on the journey of The Dumonts.

Love the cover though, gorgeous.

I am a fan of Karina Halle's brand of Romance, and this book does not disappoint. I love the love between Hanah and Oliver. It's a modern-day fairytale. Young broke American woman backpacking through Europe is rescued by a handsome French stranger. Karina builds a believable bond between Hanah and Oliver while delivering her usual blush-worthy sex scenes. The addition of Oliver's family dynamics and Hanah's belief that someone had watched them have sex adds a great side plot. Being careful to not include any spoilers, my only problem with the story came towards the end. I wish there had been more consequences for the antagonist. It seems that part of the storyline just fell off. Although I wonder if this is on purpose because there are more stories set in this world, to come. I hope that's the case.

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What a fabulous start to a series!! I could not put it down!! An amazing storyline which made it different and exciting. I love Karina's style of writing and that she has you loving everything about her books and characters.
Olivier and Sadie are a cute couple with intense chemistry and passion. I love how easily Olivier accepted Sadie even though she didn't come from wealth.
I'm looking forward to Seraphine's story (hoping she'll have her own book!!!) and what other secrets we'll find out about the Dumont family!!
If you are a fan of Karina's other books like me, then I'm sure you are going to absolutely love Discretion too!!

I struggled with the first half. There wasn't anything wrong per se. Just nothing really stood out. I think I was suppose to be wowed about the fairy tale aspect of an extremely rich french man saving and then falling for a young woman who is barely getting by but it didn't wow me the way it should have. The main character lives a life of decadency and wealth. And in the immortal words of Shania Twain "that don't impress me much". And I'm not a huge fan of instalove which is pretty much how I would describe their relationship.

Now I enjoyed the last 40% more. There was a lot more action and the plotline picked up. There are some loose ends at the end of this book but not a cliffhanger. Initially I didn't think I would be interested in the second book but after reading the synopsis on Goodreads I'm kind of intrigued so who knows.

***Advanced copy obtained from Montlake Romance via Netgalley***

Sadie is an American girl who is backpacking across Europe. When she is attacked in the middle of the street, she is saved by a gorgeous man, Olivier Dumont
He is part of the richest family in the country. A family fighting for power. And they will do whatever it takes to keep it.
I was really surprised by this book because I thought it was a romance book. Don't get me wrong. It is. But there is also action. Some parts reminded me of a thriller!! I was even imagining a movie in my mind.
Karina Halle is fantastic writing stories set in Europe. This is a nice book for this summer. I hope I get to read the next one in this series.

I really liked this book! It had me feeling all sorts of ways! It sucks you in from the very beginning! I have been a fan of Karina Halle for quite a while now, and this book did not disappoint. I would definitely recommend!

I received this ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review

I absolutely loved this book! Olivier comes to Sadie’s rescue. She is backpacking through Europe. She is leaving France for Spain when she is mugged. Olivier saves her and basically takes her home to his hotel. Olivier Dumont is known for his family’s legacy. This book has it all! Family drama and intrigue and a love story that will get your heart pumping. Karina Halle, you have done it again! I cannot wait to read the other Dumont books! 5 stars

***I was given an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.***