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The Secrets of Xanos #2
An Indecent Proposition
The second (and final) book in The Secrets of Xanos series!
A scandalous offer she can't refuse ...
Zander Kargas developed his drive to succeed first from his father's cruel fists, then from living on the streets. He's fought for everything, and few challenges remain ... or so he thinks!
Charlotte is the best secretary Zander has ever had the pleasure of dealing with, and the only woman to fire his blood in a while. But she works for his bitter rival ...
Zander, assuming he can acquire her the way he does with most things, reaches for his wallet -- except Charlotte can't be bought. So Zander must entice her... beginning with a very indecent proposition!
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The Secrets of Xanos.
Two brothers alike in charisma and power; separated at birth and seeking revenge ...
Mills & Boon Sexy series delivers what you love in contemporary romance - glamour and scandal in exotic locations…
A scandalous offer she can't refuse ...
Zander Kargas developed his drive to succeed first from his father's cruel fists, then from living on the streets. He's fought for everything, and few challenges remain ... or so he thinks!
Charlotte is the best secretary Zander has ever had the pleasure of dealing with, and the only woman to fire his blood in a while. But she works for his bitter rival ...
Zander, assuming he can acquire her the way he does with most things, reaches for his wallet -- except Charlotte can't be bought. So Zander must entice her... beginning with a very indecent proposition!
*** *** *** ***
The Secrets of Xanos.
Two brothers alike in charisma and power; separated at birth and seeking revenge ...
Mills & Boon Sexy series delivers what you love in contemporary romance - glamour and scandal in exotic locations…
192 pages, Paperback
Published February 3, 2012
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About the author
Carol Marinelli
1,350 books449 followersCarol Marinelli was born in England to Scottish parents, then emigrated to Australia, where there are loads of Scottish and English people who did exactly the same, so she’s very at home there.
She lives in the outer suburbs of Melbourne—pretty much in her car, driving her three children to their various commitments.
Carol writes for the Harlequin Presents and Medical lines and she also writes contemporary women's fiction (with a dark twist).
When she's not writing she's reading, when she's not reading she's writing.
She lives in the outer suburbs of Melbourne—pretty much in her car, driving her three children to their various commitments.
Carol writes for the Harlequin Presents and Medical lines and she also writes contemporary women's fiction (with a dark twist).
When she's not writing she's reading, when she's not reading she's writing.
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April 6, 2017
How depressing was this story? I'll tell you.
The story opens with the martyred heroine regretting giving up her job as a stewardess ( which meant interacting with people all day) to living with and caring for her mother who is in an advanced stage of Alzheimer's. The heroine works from home as the hero's brother's PA. The bright light of her day is when the hero calls about a business negotiation in the works with her employer.
The heroine lies to the hero about her situation - not just sins of omission - but making up stories about her day. There's no good reason for these lies - sorry. Martyr heroines are annoying enough, but own your story.
The hero seeks revenge against his twin (her employer) and uses the heroine as his tool. I love revenge stories - but only when it's against the heroine. Watching two brothers duke it out is not satisfying and adds nothing to the romance.
The hero never considers his mother (who was 17 at his birth) could have been manipulated by his abusive father. All sins are laid at her feet.
The heroine never considered selling her mistress necklace to help with the bill or hire a nurse for her mother. She wears it under her grubby clothes. *sigh*
The ending - is the heroine going to interact with people again? She's pregnant with twins and supposedly happy - although her mother has only been given a few months to live. A nice buzz kill of an epilogue.
Not much romance - a lot of realistic suffering with a heroine who had lank dirty hair most of the time and a bleak outlook on life. Alzheimer's is triggering for me. Others have loved this story, so if these elements don't bother you, you will probably like it. It moves along at a good clip.
The story opens with the martyred heroine regretting giving up her job as a stewardess ( which meant interacting with people all day) to living with and caring for her mother who is in an advanced stage of Alzheimer's. The heroine works from home as the hero's brother's PA. The bright light of her day is when the hero calls about a business negotiation in the works with her employer.
The heroine lies to the hero about her situation - not just sins of omission - but making up stories about her day. There's no good reason for these lies - sorry. Martyr heroines are annoying enough, but own your story.
The hero seeks revenge against his twin (her employer) and uses the heroine as his tool. I love revenge stories - but only when it's against the heroine. Watching two brothers duke it out is not satisfying and adds nothing to the romance.
The hero never considers his mother (who was 17 at his birth) could have been manipulated by his abusive father. All sins are laid at her feet.
The heroine never considered selling her mistress necklace to help with the bill or hire a nurse for her mother. She wears it under her grubby clothes. *sigh*
The ending - is the heroine going to interact with people again? She's pregnant with twins and supposedly happy - although her mother has only been given a few months to live. A nice buzz kill of an epilogue.
Not much romance - a lot of realistic suffering with a heroine who had lank dirty hair most of the time and a bleak outlook on life. Alzheimer's is triggering for me. Others have loved this story, so if these elements don't bother you, you will probably like it. It moves along at a good clip.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 18, 2012
I really enjoyed this one despite myself.
Oh sure, I had some issues with the story and with some of the characters, but it still didn't take away from my essential enjoyment. The dialogue was really cheesy in places, but I found it beautiful and haunting instead of annoying. Additionally, I thought the plot could have been much more developed than it was, but again, I read this book at the right time, because it didn't bother me as it usually would.
I really wish, though, that the hero's past had been exploredmore fully. I'd have liked to know more salacious, ultimately heartwrenching details. If I shed a few tears in the process of reading this book, I am refusing to acknowledge it.
I don't remember if I've read any Carol Marinelli before, but I won't be forgetting her in a hurry.
I wasn't going to rate it 5 stars, but I really, really enjoyed myself. And that is what 5-star books are supposed to do for you, so I figured, what the heck? :D
Oh sure, I had some issues with the story and with some of the characters, but it still didn't take away from my essential enjoyment. The dialogue was really cheesy in places, but I found it beautiful and haunting instead of annoying. Additionally, I thought the plot could have been much more developed than it was, but again, I read this book at the right time, because it didn't bother me as it usually would.
I really wish, though, that the hero's past had been exploredmore fully. I'd have liked to know more salacious, ultimately heartwrenching details. If I shed a few tears in the process of reading this book, I am refusing to acknowledge it.
I don't remember if I've read any Carol Marinelli before, but I won't be forgetting her in a hurry.
I wasn't going to rate it 5 stars, but I really, really enjoyed myself. And that is what 5-star books are supposed to do for you, so I figured, what the heck? :D
June 5, 2018
The second of the two damaged brothers and, boy, is he damaged!
This twin is out for revenge and doesn't care who he takes down. Not as good as the first for reasons I can't put my finger on. I did love the tortured hero which is usually something I stay away from. The heroine was a little lacking.
This twin is out for revenge and doesn't care who he takes down. Not as good as the first for reasons I can't put my finger on. I did love the tortured hero which is usually something I stay away from. The heroine was a little lacking.
January 19, 2012
The heroine Charlotte and the hero Zander have been in contact with each other for a while, Charlotte is trying a arrange a business deal with Zander for her boss, but the phone calls they share have also become friendly and she has begun to treasure them. She uses them as a way to escape from the difficulties in her life, caring full-time for her alzheimer's suffering mother is getting more and more difficult. When Charlotte must travel to Greece to help assist her boss Nico, her guilt over having to place her mother in temporary care is lessened by her excitement that she will meet Zander for the first time. Zander has waited a lifetime to get revenge on the twin brother he has never known, whom led a far better life after they were separated, and he plans to use Charlotte as part of this. When they meet on the beach one night Charlotte is shocked to see that Zander is the mirror image of Nico, yet his personality so harsh and different. She is drawn to him as much in person as she was on the phone, and wants to help him with his proclaimed excitement about meeting his twin for the first time. Zander feels something for Charlotte, and not just intense desire, but even though he hates lying to her, he needs to go along with his vengeance plan.
I have tried not to give too much away in this review, there are so many secrets and revelations in this book that I don't want to ruin the explosiveness of it! This is a brilliant book, I couldn't read it fast enough. The passion and depth of feeling between the hero and heroine is simply phenomenal. Individually these characters carry so much pain, and it is heart wrenching to read. Just like the first book in this duet (A Shameful Consequence) the narrative is very distinct, almost hypnotic, and creates a very moving atmosphere.
This is a book that is powerful and brimming with passion and secrets. Recommended.
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I have tried not to give too much away in this review, there are so many secrets and revelations in this book that I don't want to ruin the explosiveness of it! This is a brilliant book, I couldn't read it fast enough. The passion and depth of feeling between the hero and heroine is simply phenomenal. Individually these characters carry so much pain, and it is heart wrenching to read. Just like the first book in this duet (A Shameful Consequence) the narrative is very distinct, almost hypnotic, and creates a very moving atmosphere.
This is a book that is powerful and brimming with passion and secrets. Recommended.
Originally posted at http://everyday-is-the-same.blogspot....
March 26, 2018
It was just an ok read.
May 13, 2012
This is the follow on to "A Shameful Consequence". In this book we learn about Zander, the twin that was left behind to be raised by an abusive father. The second book was just as mesmerizing as the first, but it was also better written. It didn't feel clumsy or awkward like the first. The twists and turns of the plot, along with the tension filled romance were wonderful. I really enjoyed the dynamics between the hero and heroine and especially between the brothers. The heroine was incredibly strong, yet loving enough to be compassionate and forgiving. The author gave us glimpses into her character and thought processes as she came to grips with Zander's betrayal and her mother's illness.
I highly recommend this series, but would suggest reading "A Shameful Consequence" first.
I highly recommend this series, but would suggest reading "A Shameful Consequence" first.
September 20, 2019
Segundo libro de la bilogía Los secretos de Xanos.
Cuidado si no lo has leído porque a partir de aquí habrá algunos spoilers del anterior libro, Noche de bodas escandalosa
En el anterior libro conocimos a Nico Eliades, uno de los gemelos. Tras descubrir que es adoptado y que tiene un hermano gemelo se pone manos a la obra para intentar encontrarlo y recuperar a la familia que le quitaron. Al mismo tiempo sigue con las negociaciones para comprar los terrenos aledaños a su finca cuyo propietario parece reacio a vender. Como el pobre Nico tiene muchos frentes abiertos le encarga tratar con el propietario y sus abogados a Charlotte su magnífica secretaria.
Charlotte trabaja desde casa ya que le aporta flexibilidad para poder cuidar de Amanda, su madre enferma de Alzheimer. Nico le encarga las negociaciones con Zander Kargas, el propietario de los terrenos que desea comprar. Tras mucho tiempo de contacto telefónico el trato profesional va llevando a conversaciones mucho más personales donde Charlotte le cuenta a Zander una vida divertida y glamurosa que en realidad no tiene ya que sabe que jamás llegará a conocerlo.
Pero el padre adoptivo de Nico enferma y este la necesita en Xanos, por lo que Charlotte viajará a la isla para ayudar a su jefe a preparar la reunión para reunirse con Zander. Al llegar saldrá a pasear por la playa y se encontrará con Nico, pero al acercarse se dará cuenta que la mirada de ese hombre no es la de su jefe, en ese momento descubrirá que Zander es el gemelo de Nico.
Zander intentará distraerla para que no lo descubra antes de la reunión con Nico, ya que quiere pillar a este de improviso, por lo que una cosa llevará a otra y terminará seduciendo a Charlotte. Cosa que le viene muy bien ya que piensa que Charlotte es la amante de Nico y Zander desea quitarle a Nico todo lo que posee, empezando por su secretaria.
Zander ha crecido con su padre, un padre violento que le pegaba palizas y que culpabilizaba de su comportamiento al abandono de su madre por lo que Zander ha crecido lleno de rencor y odio, un rencor y un odio por el que quiere vengarse de Nico, por el hecho de que su madre lo eligiera a él y a Zander lo dejara con ese hombre violento y amargado.
Pues hasta aquí os voy a contar, para saber más os toca leer la bilogía. Este libro cierra la historia de los hermanos. Como todos los de harlequin es bastante cortito y se lee bastante rápido.
Cuidado si no lo has leído porque a partir de aquí habrá algunos spoilers del anterior libro, Noche de bodas escandalosa
En el anterior libro conocimos a Nico Eliades, uno de los gemelos. Tras descubrir que es adoptado y que tiene un hermano gemelo se pone manos a la obra para intentar encontrarlo y recuperar a la familia que le quitaron. Al mismo tiempo sigue con las negociaciones para comprar los terrenos aledaños a su finca cuyo propietario parece reacio a vender. Como el pobre Nico tiene muchos frentes abiertos le encarga tratar con el propietario y sus abogados a Charlotte su magnífica secretaria.
Charlotte trabaja desde casa ya que le aporta flexibilidad para poder cuidar de Amanda, su madre enferma de Alzheimer. Nico le encarga las negociaciones con Zander Kargas, el propietario de los terrenos que desea comprar. Tras mucho tiempo de contacto telefónico el trato profesional va llevando a conversaciones mucho más personales donde Charlotte le cuenta a Zander una vida divertida y glamurosa que en realidad no tiene ya que sabe que jamás llegará a conocerlo.
Pero el padre adoptivo de Nico enferma y este la necesita en Xanos, por lo que Charlotte viajará a la isla para ayudar a su jefe a preparar la reunión para reunirse con Zander. Al llegar saldrá a pasear por la playa y se encontrará con Nico, pero al acercarse se dará cuenta que la mirada de ese hombre no es la de su jefe, en ese momento descubrirá que Zander es el gemelo de Nico.
Zander intentará distraerla para que no lo descubra antes de la reunión con Nico, ya que quiere pillar a este de improviso, por lo que una cosa llevará a otra y terminará seduciendo a Charlotte. Cosa que le viene muy bien ya que piensa que Charlotte es la amante de Nico y Zander desea quitarle a Nico todo lo que posee, empezando por su secretaria.
Zander ha crecido con su padre, un padre violento que le pegaba palizas y que culpabilizaba de su comportamiento al abandono de su madre por lo que Zander ha crecido lleno de rencor y odio, un rencor y un odio por el que quiere vengarse de Nico, por el hecho de que su madre lo eligiera a él y a Zander lo dejara con ese hombre violento y amargado.
Pues hasta aquí os voy a contar, para saber más os toca leer la bilogía. Este libro cierra la historia de los hermanos. Como todos los de harlequin es bastante cortito y se lee bastante rápido.
January 6, 2022
Finally read the second half of this duology. I enjoyed it just as much as the first one. The hero was complex. So often the heroes of novels are supposedly tortured by a bad upbringing but the author doesn't really sell it and you just don't care. Here though CM does a good job of making the hero's backstory compelling without being maudlin. The heroine is a good match for him. And the writing quality is beyond the ordinary for this type of book.
March 27, 2012
here we have the ubiquitous rich, entitled, bitter greek hero who is out for revenge and doesn't care who he hurts in the process. of course the heroine is caught in the middle. i did like this book much more than some of the recent HP's i've read, and no doubt i'll re-read this one. more a 3.5 star book for me
April 14, 2012
Marginally better than the first book of The Secrets of Xanos. Still not a very good read. Just OK.
Zander Kargas is out for revenge against his identical twin brother, Nico Eliades. He believes the worldly PA he talks to on the phone can help him exact that revenge, but Charlotte Edwards is simply playing a role and projecting a sophisticated image while caring for her ill mother.
Zander Kargas is out for revenge against his identical twin brother, Nico Eliades. He believes the worldly PA he talks to on the phone can help him exact that revenge, but Charlotte Edwards is simply playing a role and projecting a sophisticated image while caring for her ill mother.
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March 12, 2019Watching two brothers revenge against each other is not good to me. takes the focus off the novel to talk about revenge. I prefer feel good romances
August 11, 2017
Carol Marinelli is actually one of my favorite Harlequin. I like her fast pace story and how she made the plot and less cheesy words all over the books. but this one definitely not my cup of tea. too cheesy, too much pointless drama, and too übertrieben. from all the series I read in this day, this one added more point to "let's make life miserable".
May 30, 2013
It was good but the story seemed so incomplete. I wanted it all to be finished by the author skipped main parts in my opinion, especially a confrontation or finding out why the twins father had lied and what not. Frustrating!
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December 27, 2014Miniseries: The Secrets of Xanos
May 2, 2012
The main character of Zander was pretty angry all the way up until the end. I thought that his anger wasn't really justified or explained well enough.
August 11, 2012
I really liked this book. I didn't know it was a sequel of any kind so just enjoyed it for itself.
December 10, 2012
Liked the unexpected twist with the two main characters being twins.
August 5, 2016
Enjoyed this book inspite of all the mean things he does & says and his plans of revenge you still see some good in him & hope he can be saved by love. HPresents #3053.
January 3, 2018
I liked this story better than the first. Zander is the twin who was left behind with his father, who knew he had a twin and thought his.mother left with the nicer twin, because his father lied about it
They were 1 for goodness sake. But Zander had to believe that for his own sanity. Somehow he managed to become a big real estate developer in Australia, and knew about his brother Nico, but Nico had just found out about him. It sounds.pretty ridiculous in the Talking, but there was a spring amount of emotion about mother's and sons and daughter's and mothers. So Nico's PA, Charlotte has been talking to Zander on the phone and when she finally.meets him, she realizes they are twins. Surprise. After much angst, there is a really happy ending that made me cry.
They were 1 for goodness sake. But Zander had to believe that for his own sanity. Somehow he managed to become a big real estate developer in Australia, and knew about his brother Nico, but Nico had just found out about him. It sounds.pretty ridiculous in the Talking, but there was a spring amount of emotion about mother's and sons and daughter's and mothers. So Nico's PA, Charlotte has been talking to Zander on the phone and when she finally.meets him, she realizes they are twins. Surprise. After much angst, there is a really happy ending that made me cry.
September 2, 2019
Even better than the first book about Nico and Constantine. Lots of angst and drama but I really enjoyed it. I love the ones where the hero is actually seen to be falling in love with the heroine even though he doesn’t really admit to it until much later. I loved the epilogue which finished off the story of both brothers so well. Another satisfying story from Carol Martinelli.
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June 18, 2017
i have mix feelings about this book...the heroine is very likable.. i could not like zander for half of the book as i strongly liked nico from the first book and the hatred feeling of zander towards nico were too much for me!
the end of the book is kind of satisfying!!!!!!!
the end of the book is kind of satisfying!!!!!!!
April 19, 2020
Beautiful !!
Loved this and the first book so good i had to read them in one day. The characters were truly lovely and the storyline was so realistic just loved them well worth the five stars !!
Loved this and the first book so good i had to read them in one day. The characters were truly lovely and the storyline was so realistic just loved them well worth the five stars !!
June 11, 2023
Hard to put down
An enjoyable romance with suspense. I went out of my way to find this book, after reading part one of this story.
My only negative comment is that a bit more detail of the brother's reconciliation would have made this better.
An enjoyable romance with suspense. I went out of my way to find this book, after reading part one of this story.
My only negative comment is that a bit more detail of the brother's reconciliation would have made this better.
July 9, 2021
I gave it 2 stars because I personally think that the storyline should be improved. But all in all, it was a good read.
November 23, 2021
Did not finish. Boring
April 27, 2024
*AUDIOLIBRO*
August 17, 2012
Aquí tenemos a Zander Kargas el hermano gemelo de Nico Eliades,el prota de Noche de bodas escandalosa.Si leyeron esa novela,pues traten de leer esta pero si no lo han hecho y les interesa pues no creo que deban de leer mi opinión pues les quitaría la emoción de encontrarse con dos grandes historias.Zander fue el pobre gemelo que tuvo la desdicha de crecer al lado de su padre,ya que como gemelo mayor no solo tuvo que cargar con su nombre si no que también fue criado por el, y este mal hombre no solo lo separo de su madre y de su gemelo si no que también lo crió haciéndole creer que su madre prefirió a Nico ya que era el mas lindo y mas bueno de los gemelos.No conforme con eso también sufrió maltratos y hambre por parte de su padre.La historia de la madre(triste por demas) de ambos sale etanto en este libro como en el anterior pero no les adelanto nada para que si quieren leerlo al menos les quede algo que no les haya adelantado.Al crecer lleno de odio y resentimiento sabe que Nico lo esta buscando y para ello lucha porque Zander le venda unos terrenos al lado de su residencia pero eso es solamente una excusa que una Nico para acercarse a su hermano.Zander decide usar eso para lograr vengarse de su hermano gemelo al que odia por haber sido el preferido de su mama y haberlo dejado con un padre abusador(como si esto fuera culpa de Nico).
La intermediaria de estos hermanos gemelos es Charlotte,personaje al que también conocimos en Noche de bodas escandalosa como la guapa secretaria de Nico Eliades.Esta joven apesar de ser una mujer muy atractiva deja sus sueños para dedicarse en cuerpo y alma a su madre que esta gravemente enferma.La comunicacion de esta con Zander es por medio del teléfono,las llamadas de ellos cada vez son mas largas y diarias,por lo que ella fantasea con la idea de ser la chica guapa y lista que fue antes de dedicarse de lleno a su mama y le hace creer a Zander que es ultra moderna y que esta de fiestas y es muy divertida todo lo contrario a la realidad en la que vive,pero lo hace pues piensa que el coqueteo que lleva con Zander es solo una fantasía que no se puede realizar y en ella vive la vida que le gustaría llevar si no cuidara a su mama, hasta que al fin Nico y Zander se van a ver las caras.Cuando Charlotte llega a la isla antes que Nico,se encuentra con alguien que cree ser el,pero cuando tienen contacto nota la diferencia.Ahí comienzan a comunicarse y ella no logra dar con Nico para contarle que acaba de encontrarse con su hermano gemelo,lo que le conviene a Zander pues contrario a lo que el le hace creer a Charlotte el no quiere volver para ser su hermano del alma si no que lo que quiere es vengarse,además cree que Charlotte es o fue la amante de Nico por lo que la seduce para que Nico sepa que estuvieron juntos.
Eso es mas o menos lo que ocurre en la novela,porque si les cuento mas se la cuento toda.Mas o menos escribo un resumen pues estas historias tan cortas hacen que cuente y cuente mas spoilers.Pero si es una buena novela,el personaje de Zander es oscuro y peligroso esta muy amargado y no quiere ni encontrarse con su madre pues la odia al igual que odia a Nico.Pero el sentimiento que siente hacia Charlotte lo hace pensar en cambiar muchas cosas pues el quiere de una manera mala y egoísta quitarle todo lo que Nico tiene.Además el personaje de Charlotte es intenso debido a lo amargada que se siente de cierta manera de tener que sacrificarse tanto por su mama ,ya que antes de la enfermedad de esta ultima la relación entre ambas no fue del todo buena.Una buena novela que me da a comprobar que puedo seguir leyendo Harlequin pues aun quedan interesantes historias.Claro que también hay que agregar que la escritora Carol Marinelli es excelente.
La intermediaria de estos hermanos gemelos es Charlotte,personaje al que también conocimos en Noche de bodas escandalosa como la guapa secretaria de Nico Eliades.Esta joven apesar de ser una mujer muy atractiva deja sus sueños para dedicarse en cuerpo y alma a su madre que esta gravemente enferma.La comunicacion de esta con Zander es por medio del teléfono,las llamadas de ellos cada vez son mas largas y diarias,por lo que ella fantasea con la idea de ser la chica guapa y lista que fue antes de dedicarse de lleno a su mama y le hace creer a Zander que es ultra moderna y que esta de fiestas y es muy divertida todo lo contrario a la realidad en la que vive,pero lo hace pues piensa que el coqueteo que lleva con Zander es solo una fantasía que no se puede realizar y en ella vive la vida que le gustaría llevar si no cuidara a su mama, hasta que al fin Nico y Zander se van a ver las caras.Cuando Charlotte llega a la isla antes que Nico,se encuentra con alguien que cree ser el,pero cuando tienen contacto nota la diferencia.Ahí comienzan a comunicarse y ella no logra dar con Nico para contarle que acaba de encontrarse con su hermano gemelo,lo que le conviene a Zander pues contrario a lo que el le hace creer a Charlotte el no quiere volver para ser su hermano del alma si no que lo que quiere es vengarse,además cree que Charlotte es o fue la amante de Nico por lo que la seduce para que Nico sepa que estuvieron juntos.
Eso es mas o menos lo que ocurre en la novela,porque si les cuento mas se la cuento toda.Mas o menos escribo un resumen pues estas historias tan cortas hacen que cuente y cuente mas spoilers.Pero si es una buena novela,el personaje de Zander es oscuro y peligroso esta muy amargado y no quiere ni encontrarse con su madre pues la odia al igual que odia a Nico.Pero el sentimiento que siente hacia Charlotte lo hace pensar en cambiar muchas cosas pues el quiere de una manera mala y egoísta quitarle todo lo que Nico tiene.Además el personaje de Charlotte es intenso debido a lo amargada que se siente de cierta manera de tener que sacrificarse tanto por su mama ,ya que antes de la enfermedad de esta ultima la relación entre ambas no fue del todo buena.Una buena novela que me da a comprobar que puedo seguir leyendo Harlequin pues aun quedan interesantes historias.Claro que también hay que agregar que la escritora Carol Marinelli es excelente.
July 30, 2012
Reading this book is like choking down over-salted food: there might be some good flavor underneath, but what is bad is overwhelming. The girl is a twit, the guy is an ass, the sex scenes are lackluster, there's no believable tenderness, and the prose just seems to ramble. It's not edited to help visually identify when the scene is changing. I didn't find a single character to like in the book. There were jars and baskets into which various misfortunes and proscribe character traits were jammed, but not three-dimensional, believable characters.
August 31, 2014
Normally I don't care for the one-night stand type of books but this one had a good twist. Every plan the H made blew up in his face. He started off as a typical alpha male but he couldn't get control over the h or his brother. All revenge plots blew up in his face immediately. I love that these parts did not drag on. I was going to give this a 3 star rating then I elevated it to 4 stars but I think it is ultimately a 5 star book. I will reread this one often. If you like romance in any form then give this one a try. It is quite unique.
June 4, 2021
Zander Kargas developed his drive to succeed first from his father's cruel fists, then from living on the streets. He's fought for everything, and few challenges remain…or so he thinks!Charlotte is the best secretary Zander has ever had the pleasure of dealing with, and the only woman to fire his blood in a long time. But she works for his bitter rival….
Zander, assuming he can acquire her the way he does with most things, reaches for his wallet—except, Charlotte can't be bought. So Zander must entice her…beginning with a very indecent proposition! (
Zander, assuming he can acquire her the way he does with most things, reaches for his wallet—except, Charlotte can't be bought. So Zander must entice her…beginning with a very indecent proposition! (
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