Book Blurb:
New beginnings…
Talaya Richmond is content with her life as a social care worker in London where nobody knows her father was a notorious serial killer. The notion that nefarious tendencies could be passed via DNA still haunts her, but she’s determined to build a new life, one where pain and despair are distant memories. A meeting with billionaire oilman and infamous playboy, Ridge Donovan, should have been routine. Instead, it opens a door to dark desires she never knew she possessed.
CEO to Donovan Oilwell UK, Ridge Donovan believes he’s back on track after his mother’s death two years ago. New house, new car, new position—all things he’d made an easy transgression toward, but the one thing he’s determined to hold on to is his never-lose-his-heart mantra. That is, until Talaya Richmond interrupts his morning routine with claims of a paternity suit and an undeniable sensuality that incites his deepest cravings.
Old secrets…
While intent on unraveling the tale spun by a previous one-night-stand, Ridge is drawn closer to the alluring Talaya and the haunting pain in her eyes. When he learns Talaya is a murder suspect, instead of walking away—because their bond over shared trauma has become unbreakable—Ridge whisks her away to the safety of Sansonique, his family’s private island. Amidst the pristine beauty of the Caribbean, two headstrong strangers struggle to make peace with their past demons, prepare for a confrontation with a killer and embrace a passion that just might destroy them.
Release Date: November 29, 2022
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Review:
I FINALLY had time to sit down and read this masterful novel, and what a wonderful few hours I have spent.
Ridge is book three in the Donovan Dynasty series and WOW it was nothing I was expecting, but EVERYTHING I needed. Ridge is fighting demons, some inner demons and meets Talaya, who is fighting some MAJOR demons of her own. But it’s not love at first sight or even attraction that brings them together. Ridge may or may not have fathered a child and Talaya is serving him papers to terminate his parental rights. To say their first meeting was “interesting” is putting it mildly.
As the quest to find out about the paternity of the child ensues, other dangers soon arise. Women close to Talaya are being brutally murdered and Ridge’s fascination with the social worker leads him to being her protector, whether she wants his help or not.
To say this book throw curve balls is as understatement. The characters are deeply flawed but relatable. There are twists that I didn’t see coming, but were welcome and there’s a setup for a continued storyline in future books that I know I’m going to have to be patient for, but can’t wait to delve into.
Old friends and family from previous Donavan books make an appearance and we get a little glimpse of life in the Donavan world.
A.C. Arthur also brings back The Corporation, an adults only business that caters to every desire if one is willing to pay for the privilege and privacy.
I loved the book, the characters, the storyline, and the never ending belief that love does conquer all.
MVP Character: Trent
Nooooo!!!
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