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Daphne is a talented but deeply anxious freelance artist who prefers a quiet lifestyle. Taking refuge at her best friend's place, she creates a temporary safe haven away from the stress of her reality. When the prestigious business owner Ethan Desmond commissions her to paint a mural, Daphne is wary of the job's peculiarities but finds herself intrigued by the quiet, self-assured man behind the proposal.
Ethan observes from a distance, captivated by Daphne's graceful presence and paradoxical blend of traits. His candid request to take things a step further leaves Daphne conflicted. Despite her strict no-dating policy, she considers entering into a so-called venture with him, establishing clear rules to protect herself.
Where games are played, shadows follow. Daphne isn't the only one withholding certain truths - Ethan has his own motives to contend with. As the boundaries blur, will they be able to uphold their own convictions without everything unraveling?
Ethan observes from a distance, captivated by Daphne's graceful presence and paradoxical blend of traits. His candid request to take things a step further leaves Daphne conflicted. Despite her strict no-dating policy, she considers entering into a so-called venture with him, establishing clear rules to protect herself.
Where games are played, shadows follow. Daphne isn't the only one withholding certain truths - Ethan has his own motives to contend with. As the boundaries blur, will they be able to uphold their own convictions without everything unraveling?
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November 22, 2020
It was extremely good and then it was extremely boring😭 I had high hopes
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July 12, 2016
I fall hard for all the character. All of them! with no exception. This book was a really huge contrary in it. Innocent and lost innocent!
First I fall for the character : An artist and a billionaire. For me, it was such a great combination. Easy going artist and a strict billionaire.
The plot itself, if I can say, was a very well written. Very well plot. One step to another was so certain from the deep thoughts.
At first it was not so quick, that's what I love about this book more and more. I follow Daphne's every steps, every feelings, every breakdown. How she was struggle with the issues within herself.
I was very surprise with the whole story because I, if I can write a story, will put the character certainly like this book's character especially Daphne. Daphne was like : If I was born in the next life, I definitely want Daphne's character to be mine. Artistic, easy going, baby to her friends, innocent but not innocent, independent but also clingy (not in the bad way but in the sweet way), full of hope, full of heart. Submissive <- I really don't know why I love submissive girl.
The story wasn't bored at all. Not at all. It was like you take a step by step upstairs until you reach the peak and the peak was the climax with such a wonderful whole story.
If you looking for an insta-love with not-so-short story, it will be perfect for you. It wasn't short story but it was worth to read and after you read, I feel like I have to share my thought about this book. #LeaveReviewIMean ;)
And I really can't wait for the sequel. I wondered what will happen to Daphne, to Ethan, to all the secret he hold so dear. Dear old Ethan Desmond and all the mysteries around him.
Oh my God! After I write this review I still unable to express my exact feeling toward this book! I should write it one by one while I read, but really, I can't put down this book till I reach the peak (last page) so it was impossible to write one by one before I finished the book :'( and see, I finished it just about 3 days!
Dear Ms. Devrou, you've done such a wonderful work. I can't wait for your next sequel, next book Good job!!
First I fall for the character : An artist and a billionaire. For me, it was such a great combination. Easy going artist and a strict billionaire.
The plot itself, if I can say, was a very well written. Very well plot. One step to another was so certain from the deep thoughts.
At first it was not so quick, that's what I love about this book more and more. I follow Daphne's every steps, every feelings, every breakdown. How she was struggle with the issues within herself.
I was very surprise with the whole story because I, if I can write a story, will put the character certainly like this book's character especially Daphne. Daphne was like : If I was born in the next life, I definitely want Daphne's character to be mine. Artistic, easy going, baby to her friends, innocent but not innocent, independent but also clingy (not in the bad way but in the sweet way), full of hope, full of heart. Submissive <- I really don't know why I love submissive girl.
The story wasn't bored at all. Not at all. It was like you take a step by step upstairs until you reach the peak and the peak was the climax with such a wonderful whole story.
If you looking for an insta-love with not-so-short story, it will be perfect for you. It wasn't short story but it was worth to read and after you read, I feel like I have to share my thought about this book. #LeaveReviewIMean ;)
And I really can't wait for the sequel. I wondered what will happen to Daphne, to Ethan, to all the secret he hold so dear. Dear old Ethan Desmond and all the mysteries around him.
Oh my God! After I write this review I still unable to express my exact feeling toward this book! I should write it one by one while I read, but really, I can't put down this book till I reach the peak (last page) so it was impossible to write one by one before I finished the book :'( and see, I finished it just about 3 days!
Dear Ms. Devrou, you've done such a wonderful work. I can't wait for your next sequel, next book Good job!!
September 8, 2016
Wow! I really loved this book but I hate that I have to wait for the second book. Will definitely be dropping everything when book 2 comes out. Sucked me right in and left me hanging...in a good way though lol.
August 28, 2018
Twas enlightening
I choose this rating because it was a very interesting book, I like books that surprise you and this book did that for me. The female lead was a very interesting character very emotional, but at the same time very suppressed. At the time she was finding a place to work and ultimately handle these emotions everything went to shit around here. I really liked this book and can't wait to read the next one, hopefully I goes into more depth on spooks the dude i just say too mysterious.
I choose this rating because it was a very interesting book, I like books that surprise you and this book did that for me. The female lead was a very interesting character very emotional, but at the same time very suppressed. At the time she was finding a place to work and ultimately handle these emotions everything went to shit around here. I really liked this book and can't wait to read the next one, hopefully I goes into more depth on spooks the dude i just say too mysterious.
March 24, 2017
I fucking love overture. it is a kinda different type book I have read .elle has written it very very well.i just can't describe it.waiting for rain dance #2.
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February 12, 2018cannot find second book.
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