3 ½ Stars! ~~~ I loved the story to this one
Beloved Enemy by Terri Reed
Love Inspired Suspense #44 ~ March 2007
The Secrets of Stoneley – Book 3 of 6
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The last thing Juliet Blanchard wanted to do was give up her budding career as a fashion designer and work for her father at Blanchard Fabrics. On the eve of her return, she meet a young man who compliments her designs and offers to introduce her to the people at a prestigious design house in Paris. But Juliet felt she owed it to her father and to her sisters to go home. Brandon De Witte is a corporate raider and he’s got his sights set on over taking Blanchard Fabrics. He and his Uncle have strong personal reasons for wanting the Company taken down, and the Blanchards made to pay. Only Brandon hadn’t counted on Juliet charming him. She trusted him with her problems and when she discovers a photo of her mother with a man other than her father, she appeals to Brandon for help. He takes her across the country to trail the man in the photo. What they discover is shocking, and Juliet’s life is endangered. Brandon’s support means the world to Juliet, but what will happen when the truth comes out about why he really came to Stoneley.
More pieces to the puzzle of Trudy Blanchard’s disappearance unfold in this third book of the series. Juliet, herself, is a vital piece to that puzzle. Again there are the two conflicts; the ongoing mystery of Trudy and the threats that are made against the sisters, as they get closer to answers; and the romantic conflict with Brandon and Juliet. Brandon struggles between his need for revenge and his desire to let go of the past. There’s a nice secondary reunion with Aunt Winnie and her former fiancé, Brandon’s Uncle. I loved the story of this one, though I found there was so much going on that the romance seemed to wane a little. I’m eagerly looking forward to the next installment.
Excellence: Good + ~ Steaminess: Affectionate
My Totals = 44 ~ Harlequin Imprint = 44 ~ Other Publisher = 0
March Mini-Challenge ~~ “New-to-Me” ~ #18
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Terri Reed – I’m glad Ms. Reed is an author for this series. I’ve enjoyed reading her book, and hope to read more from her. I have her December release in my TBR, and hope to read that one very soon.
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