Remembering Passion

Sinclair Duet #1

by Aleatha Romig

Damien Sinclair is a force of nature—the beauty of a sunset over the ocean yet capable of devastating hurricane-strength winds. At one time, he’d held my heart in his hands. That was, until the day I walked away.
I didn’t leave him because I didn’t love him. It was that loving him was too much, an all-encompassing affair. In his presence, I ceased to exist.
For two years, I worked to build a life free from Damien’s irresistible pull. I succeeded until one fate-filled afternoon I found myself seated by his side for a long flight. Unbelievably, we were headed to the same destination. His sinfully charming smile, charisma, and devilish smirk reminded me of all we’d shared.

Attraction.
Desire.
Passion.
Forgetting him had been agony.

Will I survive remembering?
Have you been Aleatha’d?

The Sinclair Duet is a scorching hot, second-chance romance filled with the suspense and intrigue you’ve come to expect from New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig.

*REMEMBERING PASSION is book one, closely followed by book two of the Sinclair duet, REKINDLING DESIRE.

Genres: Romance, Second Chance, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance, Second Chance Romance, Contemporary, Suspense

306 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 14, 2023

About the author

Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis, USA. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her friends and family, including her beloved grandchildren.

Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than a million e-readers. Her next series, INFIDELITY (not about cheating) hit New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-seller lists. Aleatha has since released over fifty novels in multiple genres: dark romance, romantic suspense, thriller, and romantic comedy. She went back to her edge of your seat romantic suspense thrillers with her WEB SERIES trilogies, Devil’s Duet, Kingdom Come, and most recently with her suspense series, the Sin series, ready to binge.

The titles keep coming. Be sure to check out her website to stay up to date.

Aleatha is represented by Danielle Sanchez of SBR Media and PR with Wildfire Marketing.

Reviews

[Cassandra Walls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aleatha has done it again! Talk about being captivated with every page. I don't think I could turn the pages fast enough to see what Damien was up to. He and Ella have a history and when fate decides they need to revisit that history be prepared to go on a ride. From new business adventures, drama, and a love story this book covers it all! I can't wait to see what's in store for Damien and Ella.

[Keza Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every single time I read a book from Aleath Romig, it's like a sucker punch of everything all at once.

Intrigue, passion, spicy hotness, and those intense feelings that leave you wanting more.

That is exactly what I am currently feeling right now after finishing. Remembering Passion. Damien and Gabriella are FIRE, and this book is definitely everything all at once.

I will be anticipating the day Rekindling Desire arrives.

[Dora Koutsoukou]

Part 1

There was a plot somewhere there which wasn’t dominant due to the intense sexual encounters between the mcs.

I liked neither Gabriella nor Damien.
Her backbone was lacking and she gave in to her carnal desires and pleasure.
Damien tired me because most of the times his mind was on sex.

I didn’t feel any emotions between the mcs, only lust.

Damien was in love with Gabriella and ready to propose when she broke up with him.
If she was the woman of his life, why did he wait for two years as to reconnect with her and try to win her back?

Dnf @ 57%

[Myla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remembering Passion was absolutely captivating from beginning to end. It has everything I look for in a romance.

Damien is charming, sexy and definitely an alpha – successful and dominant. At some point in the story he’s the kind of man you love to hate. I like how Gabriella became her own woman. She made some sacrifices in the past to become this smart and confidently beautiful person of today. These two have history and when they met again, the undeniable attraction was still there. No wonder Damien will do everything to win her back. Will he succeed?

Once again, Aleatha Romig never disappoints her readers. This story moved rapidly and I couldn’t put the book down! I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. With that kind of cliffhanger, I’m anxious to read the next in the series – Rekindling Desire.

[Heather Adores Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Series ~ Sinclair Duet
Others in the series ~ Rekindling Desire
Setting ~ Minnesota
Publication date ~ September 14, 2023
Est page Count ~ 306 (35 chapters)
Audio length ~ 6 hours 13 minutes
Narrators ~ CJ Mission, Charlotte Bloom
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ alpha, billionaire, fast burn, second chance, steamage, cliffhanger

Gabriella & Damien meet again on a plane after not seeing each other for 2 years. There's still a connection there and these two do not lack any chemistry that's for sure. It's fast burn practically right out of the gates.

They have to work together, but they can't deny their passion and keep their hands off each other.

Overall, fast paced that leaves off on an intriguing cliffhanger.

I just noticed there is a prequel Falling Again, so now I'm mad I didn't read that one first.

Narration notes:
A well done job by both of them.

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[Shabby -BookBistroBlog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overwhelming love that consumes your heart. That is the power of the Author's pen. Her penned emotions riptide pull you under, no chance of escape.
Gabrielle & Damien are fated to be consumed. Their connection sets the pages on fire. But they both feel the sensory overload from intense passions and chemistry. To take a breather they need to step away. Distance does nothing to diminish the attraction. Their re-meet is more powerful, more breathtaking, more profound.
But it won't be this author's typical book if there wasn't a healthy dosage of mystery, intrigue, thrill and danger.
All make his dish spicy, boiling hot and super juicy. Cannot wait for the next book from her
4.5 stars for sizzle & Burns
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[Simply Bookish · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review

Reading Ella and Damian’s story was such a treat, I love the rare occasion when the guy is more invested than the woman, it shows that men do love with their entire being.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a CEO who falls in love with his assistant.

I think I enjoyed the end of this book more than the build up to it because it genuinely left you with such a cliffhanger resulting in you wanting to read the next book as soon as possible.

🌶️

[Clare Fuentes · Rating 5 out of 5]

The end but I already need MORE!!! Expected that ending, just needed to know what her cliffhanger was gonna be. I love every male Aleatha has given us. The females are feisty as ever. But their connection in the office and in the bedroom is so intense. I can’t wait for Rekindling Desire!!!

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two years ago Gabriella left Damien. Not because they weren’t good together but because she did feel like her own person. A chance encounter at the airport brings him barreling back into her life. In typical Damien style, he gets what he wants. But can Ella keep her identity this time?
Aleatha Romig is great at creating characters you worry for and root for. I can’t wait to see what more is in store for this couple.

[Cheryl Carpenter · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the first part of the Sinclair Duet.

The sparks really fly between Damien and Gabriella, and better still they have history! Damien is an overwhelmingly charismatic, intensely driven man. Gabriella is a beautiful, successful woman who has made her mark, but when it comes to her old flame she fears losing her identity. After a chance encounter Damien is resolved to fight for her.

The real enjoyment is seeing how he does that and Gabriella's reaction and her emergence as a really strong woman.

As I said, the sparks fly between these two, and I mean fanning yourself, page-sizzling fly and I have a feeling that the flames will burn even higher in the conclusion.

I loved how Aleatha painted these characters and is developing them as time goes on. Watch out for the fantastic cliffhanger. I can hardly wait for book two.

[Books, Booze & Bon Voyage (Krista Webster) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remembering Passion by Aleatha Romig is book one in her new Sinclair Duet. The prequel novella Falling Again is the first seven chapters of this book, so don’t worry if you didn’t read this. A steamy second chance, workplace, billionaire romance about Damien Sinclair and Gabriella ‘Ella’ Crystal. It is fast paced, full of suspense and intrigue as these two reconnect.

“A master at his task or a devil in disguise.”

Damien is the domineering and demanding CEO of Sinclair Pharmaceuticals, and Ella used to work for him as his executive assistant. Her mistake was falling for him and his mistake was letting her go.
Two years later she is shocked to find she is sitting next to him on her flight to LA and then learns he is also sitting at her table at a gala she has organised. Will this unexpected coincidence cause her to fall again for this handsome man. The chemistry between them is still there, bubbling beneath the surface so it doesn't take much for the spark to ignite again. Damien doesn’t help matters by being so charming and reminding her of how good they were together. She can’t resist him and agrees one night together after the gala.

He’s not giving up on her and needs to persuade her to give him another chance. He’s always loved her and is determined to win her back for good this time. He knows it’s going to be a fight so he comes up with an ingenious plan. Some of his actions are dubious but it leads to some funny banter between them. She wants to keep it all professional but he is positive they could multitask!! He has such an ability at getting under her skin and is so intense and manipulative that she questions his motives. The job offer is a great opportunity for her but she worries she is being forced into it and he’ll hurt her again. He is still very overwhelming and she wants to keep visible and not disappear like last time.

While the couple battle with each other the passion between them sets the pages alight.It was nice seeing Van and Julia from the Sin Series and how they supported Elle in her new job. There are some interesting twists and turns for Damien and his company, plus some family drama, secrets and an ongoing feud with his step brother Darius. The author also adds in some betrayal, deceitfulness and blackmail for good measure, then ends it all on a shocking cliffhanger. I hope Elle doesn’t regret her decisions and I can’t wait too see what she has in store for them in Rekindling Desire.

[Vanessa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Weak-willed FMC

Gabriella broke up with her CEO boss two years ago to make a life on her own because she felt unappreciated and overshadowed. A chance encounter on a plane ride sees the two former lovers seated next to each other, and her ex decides to capitalize on the fact that her company would love an investment from him to trap her into temporarily working for him.

My primary issue with this book was that the FMC lacks a backbone. This can’t be the same woman who left originally. I was expecting at least a bit of fire from her because she initially describes the MMC as a devil she was glad to be rid of. She claims on several occasions she’s worried she’ll miss the signs that she’s letting him overtake her life, and has little sassy one-liners for every outrageous demand the MMC makes, but still does any and everything he tells her to. She threatens to report him when he blackmails her, but chooses to keep their past relationship a secret from her boss, who somehow cannot see what is right in front of her. He has her old office packed out and a replacement found for her, signifying for all intents and purposes that she’s not returning there. He calls constantly and thinks of sexual punishments when she doesn’t pick up. He packs a bag to a cold place without a coat for her and demands she show up to his room in only the coat as payment. He comes off as annoying and predatory, given he is holding her job over her head while demanding sexual favors. Their relationship is shallow and based on sex, he tells her what to do and she does it after internally scoffing. No chemistry, every step forward is directly a result of him forcing it. She falls in line because she is trapped in a peen dream. His high handed behavior would be easier to swallow if she just stood up for herself at least once instead of allowing him to trample all over her. She has sad moments of self reflection every once in a while when he sends his driver to do his bidding, but ultimately chooses to ignore every time he does something callous. I kept reading with the hope that something would happen to snap her out of her peen dream. It was a slap in the face to have her accept a TEMPORARY marriage proposal as a way to help him keep his company. The next book is meant to be him convincing her to stay married after saying it would be temporary, but there’s just no thrill of “will they, won’t they”. They will, since now he no longer has to pretend to not be pawing at her all the time and she cannot string two sentences together when in lust.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew when I read the end of the prequel novella, Falling Again, I absolutely needed more, more, more of Damien Sinclair in my life! I was right, and now I have him in Remembering Passion. You do not need to have read Falling Again before reading Remembering Passion because it is included here as the first 7 Chapters.

As those of us who read Aleatha Romig's books have come to expect, Remembering Passion brings all the twisted, suspenseful, steamy ecstasy we love from characters that are multi-dimensional and totally captivating. Things are never quite as they appear. The action is non-stop from beginning to end.

Fate has thrown Gabriella back into the path of sexy, powerful Damien. Damien, who let her go once, has regretted it ever since. He's not going to let her get away from him again. These two are combustible from the get-go. Their sassy back-and-forth banter only leads to fanning the flames of their desires more. The groundwork is laid, the passion is still there. Will Damien and Gabriella be able to get what they truly want this time around, or will the intrigue, deceptions, twists and turns in their world block their path to happiness?

Your Kindle might smoke, your panties may melt, but you will devour this second-chance, suspenseful romance with all its delicious, delectable goodness. My jaw dropped at the cliff-hanger ending! Rekindling Passion, Book 2, can't get here soon enough for me! Aleatha Romig has Aleatha'd us again! You do NOT want to miss Remembering Passion!

[Janet Taggart Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remembering the passion? Heck, it was all over the place in the present, too! Gabriella and Damion have that everlasting spark between them that even being separated for almost 3 years couldn't quench.

Now working together, Gabrielle's heart realizes that she. really still cares for Damion. She lost her own identity with him before but she has found herself since they parted ways. But she worries she will turn into who she was before.

As Gabrielle gets more engrossed into the merger, she has some digging to do and uncovers some secrets. Along with Damon's full disclosure, they work to make things right. And all the walls come down.

The steam was blurring my vision and my kindle was burning up! The sexy times between Gabrielle and Damion were explosive! I can't wait until the second book! Definitely a Five Star Review!

[❁ lilyreadsromance ❁ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welp, I enjoyed this one despite the second-chance romance trope (one of my least favourite tropes btw). Hell, I fell for Damien Sinclair. Maybe it's just the timing because I'm unsure if I would enjoy this one at another time. I think I just enjoy the writing, it was an easy read for me, when others couldn't even hold my attention.

Also, I'm very curious about their first three years together. I can't be the only one who wants to see little snippets of those times, right?

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this story very intriguing. Damien and Ella held me in a very fierce grip as their story begins to unfold. Rich emotion, tantalizing twists, juicy drama, lush heat, and epic feels captivate and will have you consumed with turning those pages. This is book one of two, so hang on for the cliffy! As for myself, I'm anxiously anticipating reading the next book just as soon as I can.

[Linda Mortensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only Aleatha can leave me hanging like this, such a talented author to keep you on the edge at the end waiting for the next book in the series. Absolutely love Damian and Ella and how it is entwined with Van and Julia, life’s story expands and goes on leading us into ……….what is next……only Aleatha knows

[R Rais · Rating 4 out of 5]

Segsi and smart are the two word I would identified Aleatha's books. And Damien and Gabriel have them abundant!

Fast pace, 300 or so pages goes in a breeze for me.

The first part of the book I had to do a double take because that first part felt light, segsi with their chemistry over the top hot, Damien's dirty mouth and feels more contemporary than Aleatha's usually dark-y books.

But then, we get to the intrigues. Sinclair family feud. Company issues. This is more Aleatha I know plus all the more details segsi scenes.

I love this first book.
Excited for the next instalment cause Gabriel and Damien? Hotdang!

[Tammi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm going to start with the ending. This author loves to write a cliffhanger! I thought I knew how this one was going to end but NOPE! She threw in a twist!!
Now the story.
I an a sucker for a second chance and loved watching there love rekindle.
But the intrigue of this pharmaceutical world had my attention for sure. And a visit from couple from another book made me smile.
The passion, the feelings between these two was HOT!! and undeniable.
I have been Aleatha'd again and cannot wait for the next book!

[Avid Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remembering Passion (Sinclair Duet, #1) by Aleatha Romig
4 stars
M/F Second chance romance
Triggers: Cliff Hanger
I was given this book for an honest review by Wicked Reads.

Whew! This is a fast paced, whirlwind of a book. You're kind of thrown right into the relationship when Gabriella sees her former something across the way. Damien is a force and one that is hot and all alpha-y.

When Damien comes up with his plan, he knows that he has to do things different this time. Relationships need nurturing, just like his business.

Gabriella promised that she would not fall for him again. But, when he offers an incredible opportunity, she can't help but be intrigued.

With people who are trying to usurp Damien out of the company, he has to figure out who he can trust and who is after him. When he sees Gabriella again, he can't help but feel that fate has stepped in.

These two fall again, but this time, they know that there are higher stakes. Can these two figure out their own way while trying to figure out who's trying to block their happiness?

Romig did a great job of weaving a tale where you're cheering them on and hoping to see a great fight all at once. I can't wait for the conclusion.

[Lita Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Remembering Passion: Sinclair Duet by Aleatha Romig. Gabriella is flying to LA for her job when she comes across Damien Sinclair. She left him two years ago. She never stopped loving him. The relationship was so intense that she lost herself. That is why she left him. Now stuck in an airplane for a 4 hour ride, the old feelings are resurfacing. Damien can't believe his luck. He has never stopped loving Gabriella. This is his chance to get her back, and he is determined to do whatever it takes. The chemistry between them is undeniable. The sex was never the problem. Damien is certainly a force of nature. I can see why Gabriella left him. Damien overwhelmed me just reading about his ways. In spite of Damien's overbearing tendencies, he truly does love Gabriella. Gabriella just needs assurance that she will not lose herself in him. I wasn't sure where the author was going with this story, but by the time I got to the end! Let's just say, I am so looking forward to the next book. Yes!!!! I need to know where their story will go from here. 4 stars for me. I do have to say I was happy for the crossover of Donavan and Julia. If you haven't read their story, you really need to. The Sin Series, you will not be disappointed.

[Neeru Rana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aleatha is my go to author when I want to get my mind blown. Once again, she delivered everything I expected and more. The complete read was a whirlwind. Damien  and Gabriella drew me in from the first page and I completely lost myself in there story. There chemistry is off the charts and they feel the pull when they meet again. It's not just attraction, the passion they feel for each other and there love makes you crave more of them. The mystery kept me even more involved and I am curious to know what's to come next. Thanks to Aleatha and Wildfire Marketing for the advanced copy of this intruiging read.

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wowza!!

This book starts off hot, heavy, and steamy.

Gabriella Crystal walked away from Damien Sinclair two years ago. She felt like he was the sun and she was going to get burnt… like she was losing her identity. Now she is wowing everyone working for Beta Kappa Phi. On her way to the gala she is hosting she runs into none other than Damien.

Sparks fly instantly, especially since Gabriella leaving is Damien’s biggest regret. Now he’s determined to win her back and keep her forever. Coming up with a new venture that helps smaller pharmaceutical companies such as his and Wade Pharmaceuticals. If the name sounds familiar cause you are a huge fan of Aleatha (like I am), then it is. As things start to take a turn for the positive… jobs and personal lives, something sinister seems at hand. Hopefully with Gabriella by his side, things can work out.

In true Aleatha fashion, this story ends on a cosmic cliffhanger. I can’t wait (and I hope it’s not a long one) for the next book. Get to one clicking now – you won’t be disappointed.

[Lucinda Claire]

"Remembering Passion" is book 1 of the latest series by New York Best Selling Author Aleatha Romig. I knew going in that I was in for a wild ride, because, well, it's Aleatha. What I didn't expect were the mercurial sentiments that would have me in a chokehold from Chapter 1.

"Remembering Passion" is a wild ride of emotions, and just as I thought I had figured Gabriella out, she shocked me in a way that left me both frustrated and anxious all at once. As with any Romig Duet, the waiting is the hardest part!

Five suspenseful stars.

[Charlotte Frary · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG Aleatha has done it agin with another masterpiece ❤️ I absolutely love this story. The sexy Damien is unapologetic cocky arrogant slightly underhanded in the business world but always Ella to see the side of him that makes him vulnerable. Ella is smart enough to know her own mind and that Damien is her weakness but she’s a strong woman who isn’t afraid to tell Damien what she thinks about him when so many man wouldn’t dare too. Could it be a second chance of love for them with this time been the right person at the right time….. I was lucky enough to read this an an RAC

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remembering Passion does not disappoint! It’s written in the grand fashion of Aleathea’s style. Damien and Ella dated for three years. Ella broke it off. They meet again two years later in an airport. Things start to rekindle.between them. Damien is fighting to remain the CEO of Sinclair Pharmaceuticals. He has five months left of his probation period but there’s an addendum that will bypass it. Will Ella help him with the addendum? I love Damien and Ella.

[Sissy's Romance Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Remembering Passion by Aleatha Romig is First book in the Sinclair Duet. This starts the story of Damien and Gabriella. Damien and Gabriella had a thing but Gabriella had pulled away. Now in their present day they happen to meet again. This starts their story that will continue into the next book. I can't wait for more!

[Kerry · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars. The plot was lacking.

[Alicia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The satisfaction I feel as I realise that Aleatha Romig has written another duet 😍😍😍. Remembering Passion reunites Damien Sinclair with his former lover, Gabrielle Crystal, bringing a reigntion of deep passion. Damien is so determined, sometimes scarily so, while Ella finds herself irresistibly drawn back to this man who both excites her and activates self-preservation signals. Their heat is combustible!
There were times when I wanted to poke Damien in the chest and tell him to back off, while also reaching for a fan!! Ella needs all her strength here so she isn't overwhelmed by his sheer magnetism!
With new ventures to conquer, these two need to bring their considerable resources to bear, particularly when there is a weasel in the building!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[Cindy Fong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Damn, Aleatha'd again. Ella and Damien's story sucked me in and then there were no more pages 😢.

Connection, passion, intrigue, and determination all swirl through this story. Ella has fought for her independence. Damien is always the alpha in every situation, but Ella makes him venerable. Their past, present and future collide in a story that will take your breath away.