I’m pinned against the wall in a shadowed hallway of a Monte Carlo ballroom as a masked stranger rubs his hand between my thighs, his touch stripping away every ounce of restraint I have left.
A Christmas Masquerade Ball that should’ve been harmless turns into a scandalous mix-up when our masks slip, revealing a case of mistaken identity—fueled by sparkling tinsel and far too much champagne.
I brush it off as a mistake—one I swear I’ll never make again. Everything unravels the moment I learn the man who touched me in the dark is my boyfriend’s potential client.
Adrien Beaumont is the 6’3” French billionaire media heir with salt-and-pepper hair and broad shoulders that test the seams of his custom tuxedo. His blue eyes are colder than an Arctic chill, yet his gaze burns through my veins. One glance between us, and the memory of his hands on my skin roars back to life.
Fate refuses to leave us alone, and every encounter strips away another layer of the man behind the mask. The more time we spend in each other’s orbit, the more undeniable it becomes that what happened in that hallway was only the beginning. He isn’t just a stranger in the dark. He’s everything I’ve secretly wanted without ever admitting it.
His past casts long shadows. Stepping toward him feels dangerous… yet walking away feels impossible. This man with winter in his eyes and secrets in his voice has already undone me in ways I can’t take back.
My life in New York waits for me—steady, familiar, safe—but every moment with him pulls me deeper into something far more intoxicating than any Christmas fantasy.
As Monte Carlo glows under the Christmas lights and midnight bells count down the days, I feel the truth settling in my the real mistake wasn’t kissing a stranger in the dark.
Hooked After One Taste - Warning! Before you embark on the wild ride that is Adrien and Fiona’s love story, I urge you to switch off your phones, lock your doors, close your curtains and get your relaxation drink of choice, then sit in your comfy chair, then you can begin your reading adventure set in the beautiful district of Monte Carlo. This book has got everything you will expect to see in a Bella Chandler book, which includes drama, stolen kisses, steamy encounters, misunderstandings and batshit crazy exes. You definitely won’t be disappointed if you read this book, because you will be happy to recommend this book once you finish reading it.
I received a free review copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
HOLY HOTNESS this romance book by Bella should become a best seller because it is one FREAKING AWESOME 10-star romance book. This romance book is such a terrific read that I finished it in a day and a half. Stayed up late reading it and just finished it while my husband is watching football. All I know is that Bella has a really really really terrific book here with engaging characters and a mouthwatering storyline.
“Silent Nights with the Silver Fox” by Bella Chandler
-A glamorous Monte Carlo masquerade sets the stage for Adrien and Fiona’s sizzling spark. Their chemistry follows them from glittering ballrooms to the heartbeat of New York. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
A festive, spicy holiday romance where luxury, longing, and desire entwine into holiday magic. Demonstrates discovering what you are actually looking for in life.
HOT!!! To have that type of chemistry with a stranger is steamy in itself. This is definitely a must read. To be spoiled, treated the way a woman should be treated and not to mention the amazing nights, hehe. Had me reaching for my pearls lol. But in all this was an HEA and loved every moment from beginning to end! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This is a beautiful love story that is pure fantasy. Billionaire Adrien Beaumont recently assumed responsibility for his family's media company. Fiona Wells is a successful corporate strategist who is professionally successful but miserable at love and meaningful relationships. Their story is magical. I highly recommend this book.