A young, hip, sexy novel that takes readers behind the velvet rope of the glamorous and shady entertainment industry Nothing prepares Tyler Blake for the fast-paced living of New York City. A small-town girl from Georgia, she quickly gets caught up in the glamorous entertainment industry. While pursuing her dream of becoming an actress, Tyler continually gets sidetracked by men who promise to help her and finds herself going from one dysfunctional relationship to another. Just when Tyler finally believes she has found her ideal man, in hip-hop producer Brian McCall, everything begins to go horribly wrong. Trapped in a nightmarish relationship, Tyler is determined not to go down without a fight. "Passion, deception, heartbreak, love and a delicious read...what more do you need!" -- B. Lawson Thornton, Essence bestselling author of Misery Loves Company Tyler Blake grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Her mother left her father for a man who provided them a better life. He treats Tyler like a princess, and she grows up with a warped self-image and an unrealistic view of relationships. When Tyler breaks up with her high-school boyfriend for a more dangerous college student, she sacrifices her self-worth. After graduating from high school, she moves to New York to fulfill her dreams of becoming a movie star and of finding a man who will love her unconditionally. Her first bad relationship is with a famous rapper. Next she becomes involved with a basketball player who is emotionally, mentally, and physically abusive. Her relationship with Brian, a music producer, turns ugly when she fights for custody of their son. After winning her court battle, she walks away with a renewed sense of empowerment. Tyler gets a break at stardom when she meets a famous actor. Tyler finally gets her heart's desire and the reader an absorbing tale. Lillian Lewis Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved “I was engrossed in the story, and so hungry for the drama, that I had to fight to keep from glancing over at the next page. Not only was this a riveting, sexy tale, but there were many lessons to be learned, page after page. The saddest thing about Dirty Little Secrets was that it had to end.” ―Trista Russell, bestselling author of Going Broke and Fly on the Wall “A true roller-coaster ride for the heart and mind…. Honest and real.” ―Maryann Reid, author of Marry Your Baby Daddy and Use Me or Lose Me "Passion, deception, heartbreak, love and a delicious read...what more do you need!" -- B. Lawson Thornton, Essence bestselling author of Misery Loves Company Nationally bestselling author Joy Deja King, also known as the Literary Sweetheart, has written young, hip and sexy novels that introduce readers to street life in all its complexity and to the glamorous yet toxic entertainment industry. With over fifty novels under her belt, she was the #1 Essence bestselling author seven months straight for her title Queen Bitch , from her hugely popular Bitch Series, and in 2019 won the African American Literary Award for Best Street/Urban Fiction for Assassins...: Episode 1 (Be Careful With Me) . Joy has solidified herself as a mainstay in the urban street fiction genre. She made her literary debut with the release of her first novel, Dirty Little Secrets (under St. Martin’s Press), and followed it up with the sequel Hooker to Housewife . Later that night, I was at it again, partying with the hip and stylish, taking note that I simply had to invest in a New York-chic wardrobe. In Georgia I was in style and used to being the center of attention. Here I stood out like a sore thumb. But it wasn't the time to dwell on that, because I was simply having too much fun. They were playing "Hate Me Now" by Nas, and T-Roc grabbed me by my waist and escorted me to the dance floor. He was grinding against me from behind with his face against the side of my cheek, and the essence of his cologne had me caught in his rapture. Up until that moment, I wasn't sure T-Roc was attracted to me. Although I felt cute, my confidence was a little low. Here I was in a new city at these industry parties surrounded by women who looked like they had just stepped out of InStyle . Everywhere I turned, there was a beautiful woman, but yet T-Roc was dancing with me. I felt special because I was dancing with the man that every other girl wanted. Why wouldn't they? Not only was T-Roc on top of his game businesswise, but he was also a very clean-cut and sharp-looking guy. Nobody possessed his style and his star presence was undeniable. "How about you come home with me after the party?" T-Roc whispered in my ear before turning me around so we were face-to-face. It took all my strength to resist his offer but I knew what would happen and I wasn't quite ready yet. "I want to but I can't." "Why can't you?" His arms were still around me. "I really have to study. I have an English test coming up, and if I don't pass it, I might fail the class." T-Roc gave me