Will having the wedding of your dreams be possible?

Synopsis

Do you believe in fate? Livvie Weatherill does…

This time last year, if anyone had told Livvie Weatherill she’dhave fallen in love and would be making plans for her Christmas wedding to Zander Gillespie, she would have laughed in their face. If they’d gone on to say they’d be planning to have their wedding at the imposing DanskelfeCastle, she’d have laughed even louder!

But it would seem fate had plans for her…

Since moving to the pretty moorland village of LytellStangdale Livvie is happier than she’s ever been. She’s living with Zander and she’s working at her dream job as a wedding dress designer at Romantique with her friends, Kitty and Violet. It’s fair to say, she’s enjoying immersing herself in village life, from romantic walks in the countryside, to meeting friends at the quaint Sunne Inne. And she can’t think of anything better than rounding off the day cosying up with Zander.

Life is sweet.

Her blossoming friendship with Freda Easton, the endearing but reclusive elderly lady who lives down the lane, has taken everyone by surprise. But Freda has a secret and, in a turn of events no one could predict, she finds herself grateful for Livvie’s fierce loyalty, cementing their friendship further.

Just when things seem to be running smoothly, a face from the past arrives on the doorstep casting a shadow over Livvie’s wedding plans. Adding to the drama, an icy blast of Arctic air brings heavy snowfall to the village, covering the moors in a thick blanket of snow.

Is their love strong enough to withstand the challenges thrown at them? Will they get their magical Christmas wedding?

Join Livvie and Zander – and all the usual characters – for a sparkling Christmas full of love and laughter in Lytell Stangdale.

My review

Last year Livvie Weatherill had the biggest changes in her life. She would have never imagined that her holiday would result in falling in love with Zander Gillespie and this year she would be planning her own wedding and the option of getting married at Danskelfe Castle would be the icing on the cake!

Also her living in the village of Lytell Stangdale is going for the best as she now is living her dream of being a wedding dress designer, together with her friends Kitty and Violet.
She enjoys her new life and is making new friendships, especially with Freda Easton.

But when things are going too smoothly, it’s a certainty that something bad will happen. and for Livvie and Zander it’s not just one thing that will jeopardize their wedding.
Is their love strong enough to overcome this nightmare?

I was so happy to read more of this beautiful couple again. Their love is just too sweet and too cute for words. The way they are just made for each other, I wish I could find such a love myself!
And they are just the perfect little family, together with Labrador Alf. Even all the mischief Alf is in, is covered with the cloak of love.

The start of the story is the happily ever after of the previous book, but instead of staying on that cloud of happiness, events are taking place that makes Livvie question everything.
Livvie wants to have the perfect wedding with the perfect man, but she quickly realizes that to have the wedding at the Castle, it will cost.
I felt sorry for Livvie her decision, because I truly cared about Livvie and I wished she could have everything she desires.

And when someone of the past appears, and it involves Zander, I got terrified for a moment, thinking that it would be the end of it all, and hearts would be broken all over the place! I just hoped that right decisions would be made and that our beloved couple would find a way to overcome this!

But the person that really got my heart broken, was Freda…
Initially she seems like this strange character, I even saw her as a kind of an old good witch, living on her own, and being mocked for her being not what people see as “normal”.
But when the truth came out, oh it was terrible! What happened in her past was truly an injustice and the way she still carries that burden, it left me speechless.
Yet here we see again what an amazing person Livvie is, as she opens her home and heart for Freda and how she is also struggling with the injustice.

Another moment I wished I could knock some sense in some people and give Livvie a big hug, was whenever Livvie her mother and sister appears in the story. Talking about selfish people!!!
Luckily Livvie can truly count on the love of her stepmother Rhoda! This shows that the love of a mother can come also from people that are not blood related.

But now I am talking only about negative things that are taking place in the story, but I LOVED reading about the dynamics between Livvie and Zander, I laughed with Alf, I smiled over the friendships.
This was a beautiful story, about family, friendships that can be found in the strangest places, secrets of the past being discovered, but most importantly, about love.
I enjoyed reading it all, even with all the heart – break it caused me!

While trying to find out the truth, you find something else…

Synopsis

Mistletoe and moonshine: a Christmas match made in heaven? 
Moonshine Hollow’s famous ‘Lightning Flash’ might be an acquired taste, although the same could be said for moonshine distillery owner Cole Landon, what with his workaholic habits and ‘Scrooge’ tendencies when it comes to all things Christmassy.
But when Jenna Pendean from Cornwall pays a visit to Cole’s family-run distillery in Tennessee during the holiday season, will Cole’s cynicism about the existence of Christmas miracles be put to the test?

My review

Jenna Pendean lives in Cornwall, but after a discovery, she makes a trip to Tennessee to visit the moonshine distillery owned by Cole Landon and his family.
She wants to find out the truth about her great grandfather and discover how he was involved in creating the recipe for the famous ‘Lightening Flash’.

After a tour visit in the distillery she meets Cole and even if his focus is on running the distillery, he is a real Scrooge whatever concerns Christmas.
But their meeting is the start of many changes. Yet with many secrets to be kept and a big distance between the places they live, Christmas miracles are truly put to test…

I found this not only a love story around Christmas, because it went so much deeper.

Jenna wants to find out the truth about her great grandfather, but with her own parents the relationship isn’t so perfect. Her parents divorced and they have both moved on, but their grudge towards each other affects Jenna more than they think.

Cole also is not having the easiest family. His father died in a tragic way, and the relation with his stepfather is rather cold.
He loves his family, but they have this habit of interfering (with the best intentions) and sometimes that can be frustrating. And I know what I’m talking about! J
Also he has this need to prove everyone he can take care of everything.

When things are getting more serious between Jenna and Cole, they mature and they dare to address their worries. Yet they are still a bit afraid to come clean about their secrets. Both Jenna and Cole are keeping things from each other, and all because being afraid of losing the other one.

But together this is a really beautiful couple. They take out the best of each other, and they are just a couple to become jealous of! And even when in the heat of the moment they get angry, they behave like adults and after they have calmed down, they show they are ready to hear the whole story.

I also loved reading about the history of moonshine and the American past. I have to admit, moonshine is not something I knew so I had to do some research myself. And also reading about some of the Christmas traditions in Tennessee made me rally feel very Christmassy!

A beautiful story about the past, family issues and facing them, daring to ask help and finding love. This story made me realize how important family is and that real family is always there for you, no matter what trouble you got in. I loved it! 

Starting over in Lisbon

Synopsis

‘Beautifully written, comforting and utterly uplifting, Lucy Coleman’s stories are the perfect tonic when life is a little grey.’ Holly Martin

Seren Maddison left behind a rainy Britain to follow her dreams and live and work in Lisbon. The vibrancy, the beautiful scenery and the sunshine, made her fall in love and she knew, instantly, that it would be her forever home.

International artist Reid Henderson has homes in Lisbon and London. Following his painful divorce, his dream is to turn his luxurious home into an art school and gallery.

When Seren and Reid first meet there is an instant attraction, but they are both people who have been hurt, and each have dreams that are so far apart, they aren’t even on the same page. 

Can they enjoy one summer of happiness together, as life bestows a gift of memories to cherish for the rest of their lives? Or is their destiny to chart a path into the future, in a home where dreams can come true?

Seren and Reid may be about to discover that love is as much about what you are prepared to give up, as what you are prepared to keep hold of.

Let Lucy Coleman transport you away to sun-drenched Portugal where true love really can conquer all, and home is where the heart is. Perfect for all fans of Trisha Ashley, Holly Martinand Sue Moorcroft.

My review

Seren Maddison decided to follow her dreams and left Britain behind to live and work in Lisbon. Just every bit of the city makes her feel at home, and she wouldn’t think about moving back to rainy Britain.
While working on her project, she meets international artist Reid Henderson. There is an instant attraction and they can’t keep their eyes of each other.
But Reid is still recovering from his painful divorce and having two homes in London and Lisbon makes it difficult for him to realize his own dream.

Will their one summer of happiness together with no strings attached be enough? Or is there a way to make a future together? Is love a matter of holding on to what you want or is it also a matter what you are ready to give up?

A story about starting over in a foreign country, well that certainly got my interest!

I found Seren from the start a very courageous woman. Just thinking about leaving everything behind, moving to a country you don’t even speak the language (very well), it would be just a nightmare for me. And not having a friend around, even more tragedy in my eyes!

So I admired Seren for just jumping into the unknown, starting a new job with real challenges. I also admired her being straight forward. She is not afraid to speak up her mind, even if everyone else in her situation would just nod and not stand their ground.

She is also adamant to make her project a success. Every new problem is a challenge she is ready to take, together with her team.

When she meets Reid, it’s obvious he will be her love interest. But he comes with a lot of baggage. He is divorces, but his ex and her family are still involved in his business. The relation with his daughter is not optimal, he is trying to realise his dream, so a relationship is absolutely the last thing on his mind.

It’s instant clear what the potential of this couple would be, together they are a force of nature. But his past and her trying to fit in a country with other customs, values and mind – sets are in the way.
Yet they both accept the situation they are currently in, and respect each other, not trying to force the other one in a situation that would only make them both unhappy.

This story is about starting over, finding love, but also about respecting each other and realizing that finding love does not mean it comes at the right time.
And the fact that made me kind of sad was that finding love sometimes means that you have to be ready to give something up. And for a romantic soul like me, it was something I had to digest, because love should come without strings attached.

This story points out what the beauty of love can be, but also what we have to overcome to gain that blissful feeling of loving someone and be in a relationship with this person. And that is something we have to realize.
But it doesn’t take the beauty away of this story. It shows what life can be when you dare to take that leap of faith and dare to start over again.

An unforgettable Christmas

Synopsis

Christmas has arrived…

And she’s spending it with her boss!

New Yorker Erin is intrigued when Hugo Harrington asks for her help on a hotel renovation in London, just weeks before Christmas! But Erin soon discovers how personal this project is to her brooding boss. Watching him wrestle with the memories of his past uncovers a side to Hugo she’s never seen. And then a stolen snowbound kiss changes everything…

My review

Erin is working for Hugo Harrington renovating a hotel in London. Despite her attraction, her only focus is her job and her son Noah. Giving in to her feelings is not an option, especially when she still feels betrayed after discovering the secrets her deceased husband kept from her.
But while working with Hugo on the renovations, she realizes that the hotel is a personal project and she sees a side of him she didn’t know.

This is the third part of The Christmas at the Harrington Park Hotel, and I surely was eager to get to know Hugo better! But for those who haven’t read the previous parts, it can be perfectly read as a standalone, so don’t let this hold you back!

Erin is a single mum, after her husband passed away. and even if she has a demanding job, I admired her ability to keep her focus on the only thing that matters, her son Noah. In a stressful it’s easy to lose your focus, but Erin will not allow anyone to take her away from Noah.
And even when her latest project moves her to London, she takes her little family with her.

Before I read this story, Hugo seemed to me bit of a cold character. But in this book, his true nature comes out. And so many things became clear to me.
At the moment he is telling about his past, I felt so sorry for him for the injustice and I just wanted to give this handsome man a hug to comfort him.

The chemistry between Erin and Hugo is palpable on every page they are together. Even if they are different on so many ways, they also are so much alike.
They both have a past that they are still carrying around, and are struggling with a way to put it all behind them.
And despite they are bonding, they are afraid of taking things further, with the fear of just getting hurt. And that realisation made me sad, because everyone is allowed to have a happy present and future…

I found this a bittersweet story. I say bittersweet, because the past is still a heavy burden on both characters, while they are just so nice people.
Both of them are finding a way to put the past behind them, but as always, it’s easier said than done.
Yet it was also a beautiful story, about second chances at happiness, in a beautiful setting. It was about people realizing what they wanted before they knew they wanted it.
It made me dream away about falling in love around Christmas, and this story is perfect to sweep you off your feet!

I surely want to read the latest Emily Harvale!

Synopsis

Could this be true love? Or is it just for Christmas?

Finding an abandoned dog beside the road isn’t the Christmas surprise interior designer, Molly Ford is hoping for. But when the local vet can’t find a space for the bedraggled dog, Molly makes a rash decision. 

The problem is, she’s spending Christmas with her brother, Terence, and his girlfriend is allergic to dogs, so the bundle of wet fur, which Molly has named Miracle, might not be the only one needing a home this Christmas.

And Miracle causes chaos wherever he puts his paws. He pees on the Christmas tree, shreds the Christmas presents and eats the honeyed ham. That’s just the first night. 

When Terence’s best friend, Chance offers Molly and Miracle a place to stay for Christmas, Molly is ecstatic. She doesn’t mind at all when he informs her there are strings attached. She’d rather like a festive fling with gorgeous Chance.

Now Molly’s in for another surprise. Chance is about to pop the question. Except it’s not to Molly. In fact, he needs her help to get the dilapidated cottage he’s bought, all clean and sparkly in time for his girlfriend’s impending arrival on New Year’s Eve.

But as Molly and Chance grow closer, spending time together beneath the stars in a winter wonderland and enjoying the Christmas festivities, they realise they have feelings for each other.

Could this be true love? Or is it just for Christmas?

About the author

Emily writes novels, novellas and short stories about friendship, family and falling in love. She loves a happy ending but knows that life doesn’t always go to plan. Her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.

Emily loves to connect with her readers and has a readers’ group in which many have become good friends. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at www.emilyharvale.com.

Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she now writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, or in a wine bar with friends, discussing life, love and the latest TV shows. Chocolate cake is often eaten. She dislikes housework almost as much as she dislikes anchovies – and will do anything to avoid both. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats that like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.

Social Media Links –  

https://www.facebook.com/emilyharvalewriter

https://www.twitter.com/emilyharvale

https://www.instagram.com/emilyharvale

What would you do when your boyfriend dumps you for being ‘too boring’?

Synopsis

Jess is trying to win back her boyfriend, who dumped her for being boring. Jamie is trying to complete his father’s bucket list before he takes the Crown. Both of them are hiding who they truly are, and when the truth is discovered, it’s a real royal Christmess!

My review

Jess is determined to win back her boyfriend. She was hoped to be proposed, but instead she got her heart broken when the boyfriend, Collin, breaks up with her, under the pretence that she is just too boring.
And what better way to win Collin back than proofing that she is not boring at all? so off she goes with her best friend to the mountains of Vermont, ready for adventurous that will show just how much fun she is and so get Collin back.

Jamie on the other hand wants to complete the bucket list he created with his father, before taking the Crown. So he goes incognito to Vermont, to enjoy and discover life as a commoner.
And there he meets Jess. After the initial dislike, they start to get closer, but what will happen when it’s unveiled that they both are keeping secrets from each other?

This is the typical Christmas royal story you HAVE to read. To go even further, I can see it easily made into a movie!

When we meet Jess, it’s when her heart is getting broken. Instead of getting engaged, she finds herself dumped by Collin. And for me it was obvious that Collin was someone I totally disliked. So even if I felt sorry for Jess, having to go through that, I was happy Collin was not going to be an important character in this book.

Jamison (or rather Jamie 😄) feels the pressure of taking the Crown and getting married. He is ready to take his responsibilities, but before he does all that, he wants to finish the bucket list he started with his father before the King passed away.
And when I knew what he wanted to do, I felt truly sorry for him. What he wanted to do was so common, things that for us would  be normal things, nothing special, like eating a real burger with French fries.

I had so many laughs reading this story, the situations Jess gets in, trying to proof her bravery, with some help from her best friend Molly.
But there were also so many sweet moments where we see that Jess and Jamie are bonding and getting closer.
Of course they are hiding their true selves to each other, Jess being described as boring, and Jamie being royal. But their characters connect in a way that makes that their background doesn’t matter.

This story ticks all the boxes for escaping our own world, dreaming of meeting our own Prince Charming.
It’s a funny romantic story, but also with the message that we shouldn’t try to change ourselves to please someone else. Because for the right person, you are just perfect, even with your green hair and all your fears!

When changes are ahead

Synopsis

‘Utterly uplifting, pure escapism’ Trisha Ashley, bestselling author

Animal loving Samantha Jones is on a mission to ‘live the dream’.
When best friend Abby has a beautiful baby boy Sam’s priorities change and she realises she wants more from her life
Uninspired with her dull day job Sam plans to expand Purbeck Pooches, her seaside pet sitting business into a full-time career and embarks on a mission to find her perfect man.
Sam soon hits trouble. Her boss accuses her of moonlighting. The perfect man is frustratingly elusive and her parents make a shock revelation.
The odds are stacking up against her but Sam finds that sometimes when you reach for the moon, you get a handful of glittering stars thrown in for free.

My review

Samantha Jones has one real passion: animals. It doesn’t matter what kind of animal, she wants to expand Purbeck Pooches, het petting sitting business. Her ultimate dream is to change it into a full time job. But of course actually doing requires a lot of courage and money.

And when her best friend Abby has a beautiful boy and they are staying at Sam’s place, Sam realizes she wants more from her life. And a baby is surely one of those things!
Due her shifting priorities, her day job is very low on her priority list, and her boss is surely not happy with it.
And when her parents bring her shocking news, Sam has the feeling her life like she knew it, is falling apart.

Will Sam manage to realize her dreams? And will the perfect man appear too?

Ooh how much have I enjoyed reading this book!
Immediately I liked Sam, and I adored her for her love of animals.
She has a dream of expanding her business, but as many of us, she doesn’t dare to make the jump. So she continues working as an audio typist. It’s not her dream job, but it pays the bills.

It’s obvious she has a big heart, and not only for animals, but also for those who she cares about. The way she opens her house for her pregnant best friend, not asking anything in return. And the way her world turns upside down when her parents tell her their plans.

I have to admit, at the start, I thought it would be a romantic story about how Sam meets the man of her life and then falls in love and blah blah blah 🤣
But this story is not such a story.
I found this a story about friendship, follow your passions and dare to jump in the Big Unknown. And yes, there is also a love interest, but it’s just a nice extra, not the main story.

Sam is a recognizable character, I think everyone could name a person they know that could be their own ‘Sam’. She is lovely, but she has insecurities every one of us has. Yet the courage she shows to take her business further, is admirable.

All her friends, family and colleagues are also just nice people. And even the people Sam isn’t close with, find a way to warm your heart.
And despite being total opposites, Abby is an amazing best friend, and she actually made me laugh at loud.

And for those who know this author, there are some nice appearances. When I saw these persons again, I just had a big smile on my face.

I found this a lovely, sweet, funny story about putting your dreams into reality, not giving up, love in all the possible ways. It made my day and it surely will make yours!

When a reunion is the perfect opportunity for some payback.

Synopsis

How long can the desire for revenge last?

Kate Shaw, a successful pharmacist, goes to a thirty-year reunion at her old university and uses the weekend to settle some old scores. Her main target is her ex-lover, Jonathan. She decides to scar him for life as he scarred her. Her bizarre plan works but he shocks her with his strange, unwanted reaction.

What is the unexpected link between Jonathan and Kate’s husband?

What is the significance of the ‘Love Bite’ photograph?

What hold does Jonathan have over Kate?

Revenge is never simple.

A darkly humorous story of love, lust, loss and vengeance.

My review

Pharmacist Kate Shaw is not eager to go to the thirty – year reunion of her old university. She hasn’t been in touch with many people, and initially she goes to please her friend Becky.
But slowly she realizes that the reunion is the perfect opportunity to get some revenge, especially when she learns that her ex – boyfriend Jonathan is going too.

But the more people she encounters, the longer her list of vengeance becomes. Will Kate get her final payback? Or will the tables turn?

Initially I was intrigued by this story. I understood why Kate wasn’t eager to go to the reunion. I wouldn’t like it myself to go to a reunion with people you haven’t been in touch for a long period. And honestly, I couldn’t care less about those people. But that’s just me…

When Kate starts to plot against Jonathan, I was curious to know what went wrong between them. And when the past was revealed, I understood her motives. She has been betrayed in a terrible way, so I was on her side when revenge was being planned.

When she meets people at the reunion, she plots more revenge. Some of those plans I could agree with, as they did do Kate indeed wrong, but some of them I found far stretched.
And some payback was rather innocent, just causing an uneasy feeling with the victims. And they made me even smile when it all came to a perfect execution.
Yet there were a few that in my opinion were over the top.
Being a pharmacist means that you have knowledge of medicine, but using that knowledge in your revenge plans seems just mean and evil to me.

I found this indeed a dark story, but also disturbing one. Realizing how people can hold a grudge and how far they would go for just having a sense of things made right again.
Thanks to the flashbacks we get to see how people were in their younger years and how much they have changed, or not.

Despite Kate her plotting, in the end, it becomes clear that no matter what you plan, Karma can be a real b*tch and throw you one last curve ball.

Can Christmas be even hotter???

Synopsis

On the first night of Christmas, her sexy crush finally gave to her—an unbelievably hot night! Now she’s ready for nights two, three and four… Unwrap the steamy sequel to Getting Dirty by Rachael Stewart.

I’ve lusted after brawny, gorgeously rough Jackson Black for six lust-fueled, unrequited years. But Jackson has rules, and the big one is “no getting involved with clients” of his elite London sex club. Including me. But our best friends are getting married, and for one deliciously hot night, the maid of honor and best man agree…what happens in the Scottish Highlands, stays in the Scottish Highlands.

It was everything I wanted and more…until the complete jerk disappears during the night.

Now it’s Christmas, and I have a plan to prove to Jackson Black just how much I don’t care, that he doesn’t turn me on like a Christmas tree. Only Operation: Naughty Elf is backfiring big-time. That aching need for his touch is stronger than ever. It’s painfully clear that I want more than just a fling from the untouchable Jackson Black.

I have one chance to unwrap the best man. But is this sexy, guarded grinch about to steal my heart…or break it?

My review

Caitlin has been in love with Jackson Black for six years. But her love is unrequited, as Jackson never gets involved with his clients of his elite London sex club.

Yet when their best friends are getting married, and they are maid of honour and best man, things are getting suddenly very hot.
They agree to enjoy themselves for a few days in the Scottish Highlands. But the agreement is clear, just those few days, and no further expectations.
It was everything Caitlin could wish for, until Jackson suddenly disappears after the first night. And the situations gets only more awkward when they start avoiding each other.

Now that Christmas is around corner, Caitlin is planning on showing Jackson what he is missing out and that she just doesn’t care anymore.
of course that plan is backfiring quickly, but is Jackson ready to discard his own rules? Or will his past catch up with him and prevent him to see a brighter future?

Be prepared, because when you start reading this story, you will never have a hotter Christmas than this one!

Having a unrequited love is difficult to have, especially when the pull is just so strong! So in a way, I understand Caitlin to agree with Jackson’s terms of just a few days enjoying the lust they have for each other and nothing more.
But I felt also a bit sorry for her… when you love someone, you grab every tiny bit they offer you, even when it’s only a tiny bit of what you really want.

And when Jackson just disappears without further explanation, I was truly mad at him. because from the start I cared about Caitlin.
He acted like a coward and did not stand up to the image I had of him!

But I loved the plan that Caitlin made. That will show him! 😁

But this is not only a steamy story to read. It went deeper than that. Jackson has his own demons, and this story shows that how the past can jeopardize someone’s present and future.

I have to admit, this story reminded me a bit of another book, about several shades of a specific colour 😀. There were many things in common, but I enjoyed this one more!
This story was in my opinion warmer, more realistic and just more, what else can I say!

And let’s be honest, if Jackson were a real man, I would fall in love with him too! He’s just too hot for words! And Caitlin surely knows her mind and heart. Even when a rejection temporarily puts her down, she is ready to show her worth and show what Jackson is missing out!

I found myself wrapped in the story, couldn’t put it away, I needed to know where these characters would take me.

And it was also lovely to read about the characters of ‘Getting Dirty’, I didn’t know I missed them, but whenever they appeared, I got even happier!

The author wrote again a story that didn’t disappoint me, a steamy story around Christmas, people that you instantly liked and understood.
I just loved every bit of it!

Who to trust?

Synopsis

Keep your friends close…

But your enemies closer?

In order to find a legendary treasure map, mercenary Louve of Mei Solis must infiltrate his enemy’s fortress under the guise of a servant. There, Louve meets beautiful maiden Biedeluue, a fellow servant with her own hidden agenda…to save her sister from the malevolent Lord’s clutches! Their high-stakes missions may be at odds with one other, but their attraction cannot be denied even in this most dangerous of situations…

My review

Biedeluue is working as a maiden in a fortress, with the sole purpose of rescuing her sister from the hands of the malevolent lord’s clutches.
Yet when Louve appears as the new servant, she finds it hard to resist the attraction. But Louve is not who he seems to be… he is mercenary Louve of Mei Solis, and has also an own agenda.

Will their attraction compromise their tasks? And who can they trust when it becomes clear that there is more going on in the fortress than initially thought?

I have read several books of this author and I must say, this one is the most confusing one!
Let me elaborate…

There is so much going on in this story, so many people with a secret agenda and secrets, that I just didn’t know who to trust and who not.
The moment I thought I had it all figured out, something else would happen and I lost my trust all over again.

Yet the story between Louve and Biedeluue was again spot on!
Despite what I initially thought, Biedeluue is not a damsel in distress. She does not need a knight (or mercenary) in shining armour. She wants to save her sister, and does not need the help from anyone else.
Even when Louve offers his help, she sticks to her own plan as she knows what is at stake…
And she knows what she wants for her own future and is not letting someone change her mind.

Louve is as expected a real Alpha – male. He takes charge of tings, and he decides how the operations should be going. Of course he is a mercenary, so he has knowledge of how to handle some situations.

When these two characters are together, the attraction is very obvious and even if they are very different and want different things, they just can’t stay away from each other. This couple is for me the perfect example of how opposites attract!

But it’s not only the attraction that made me like this story. It’s obvious that these people have their heart at the right place. The lengths Biedeluue goes for her sister, is admirable. And when she doesn’t understand her sister, she tries to understand, no matter how difficult it is. And together with Louve she tries to find a solution that will please everyone.

And the trust Louve has in some people, is also admirable. He says it himself, to earn someone trusts is not an easy task, but when he trusts someone, he is a real friend and he protects that friend risking his own life!

The both of them have endured several things in their lives, and those events made them to the persons they are now. Some things that initially made me frown, became clear once the truth was out. And it made me understand the characters even better.

But the most difficult part for me was understanding how to pronounce the names correctly! I was saying them at loud, but no matter how I pronounced them, they all sounded wrong to me! So, for me, it was not about Biedeluue and Louve, but just ‘Bee’ and ‘Lou’ 😁.

This story was very entertaining, with sweet, hot moments but also moment that made me gasp, with action and intrigues.