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The Belle House #4
The Tender Kiss of Fate
Once upon a time, he broke her heart. And now he may be the only one who can heal it.
“The Tender Kiss of Fate” is a stand-alone novel in the Belle House series.
For five years Blanche Carey has tried to forget Marko Farini. His eyes. His kiss. His touch. And… how he disappeared—without a good-bye, leaving Blanche to the mercy of other men.
Now she is a courtesan at a luxury brothel on Piccadilly. And Marko is back from Paris and in charge of Elysium. The extravagant venture takes London by storm. And Marko sets Blanche’s heart on fire again, making her reckless and blind to anything around, including Lettice Mable Hatch.
Lettice is Marko’s former paramour and Blanche’s worst enemy. She is as beautiful as she is dangerous. Her beauty shop conned many women across Europe, and now she is back in London. But one thing Lettice Hatch is even better than deceiving people—it’s ruining their lives. And Blanche is her favorite target.
Marko’s life spins out of control as he juggles his new venture and Blanche—the woman who has captured his heart and never let go. And now is his only chance to make things right.
Secrets. Unspoken words. Feelings so deep they scare. And the wrath of the woman that can ruin it all. “The Tender Kiss of Fate” is a tale of love and second chances.
“The Tender Kiss of Fate” is a stand-alone novel in the Belle House series.
For five years Blanche Carey has tried to forget Marko Farini. His eyes. His kiss. His touch. And… how he disappeared—without a good-bye, leaving Blanche to the mercy of other men.
Now she is a courtesan at a luxury brothel on Piccadilly. And Marko is back from Paris and in charge of Elysium. The extravagant venture takes London by storm. And Marko sets Blanche’s heart on fire again, making her reckless and blind to anything around, including Lettice Mable Hatch.
Lettice is Marko’s former paramour and Blanche’s worst enemy. She is as beautiful as she is dangerous. Her beauty shop conned many women across Europe, and now she is back in London. But one thing Lettice Hatch is even better than deceiving people—it’s ruining their lives. And Blanche is her favorite target.
Marko’s life spins out of control as he juggles his new venture and Blanche—the woman who has captured his heart and never let go. And now is his only chance to make things right.
Secrets. Unspoken words. Feelings so deep they scare. And the wrath of the woman that can ruin it all. “The Tender Kiss of Fate” is a tale of love and second chances.
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Published October 1, 2021
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Vlad Kahany
13 books329 followersRaised on the love for music and literary classics, Kahany has studied philology and religion.
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For questions, comments, suggestions, please email VladKahany@gmail.com
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February 17, 2021
Constant Craving💘💔💘💔💘
ADULT Victorian Era Romance 💕with A Second Chance Love💘.
Amazing! Wonderful! Mesmerizing! Emotional ! Devastating! Heartbreaking💔! This is such a great story, my words just don't do it justice. This is probably the best historical romance I have read in the past year, and I read over 500!
The story is a sad and very emotional testament as to how , Blanche💃💋, a young girl ,was manipulated by her truly evil stepmother, Lettice.🐍 It's also a tale of how Marco,🐺🍆⛲ a young man, was manipulated by the same woman🐍 when she realized that he was in love💕 with Blanche💃💋 and not her.
Lettuce🐍 ruins Blanche's life by forcing her into becoming a courtesan, and sending Marco 🐺🍆⛲away for four years.
If nothing else, the book shows how us how important it is to communicate our feelings to those we love💘. My heart was breaking💔, too.
RECOMMEND!
I have been following this new author , Vlad Kahany📚, now for a while, and each book gets better and better. There was some repetition since the book was written from dual points of view, but I forgive that because of the devastatingly emotional quality of the book and the superior writing throughout...
ADULT Victorian Era Romance 💕with A Second Chance Love💘.
Amazing! Wonderful! Mesmerizing! Emotional ! Devastating! Heartbreaking💔! This is such a great story, my words just don't do it justice. This is probably the best historical romance I have read in the past year, and I read over 500!
The story is a sad and very emotional testament as to how , Blanche💃💋, a young girl ,was manipulated by her truly evil stepmother, Lettice.🐍 It's also a tale of how Marco,🐺🍆⛲ a young man, was manipulated by the same woman🐍 when she realized that he was in love💕 with Blanche💃💋 and not her.
Lettuce🐍 ruins Blanche's life by forcing her into becoming a courtesan, and sending Marco 🐺🍆⛲away for four years.
If nothing else, the book shows how us how important it is to communicate our feelings to those we love💘. My heart was breaking💔, too.
RECOMMEND!
I have been following this new author , Vlad Kahany📚, now for a while, and each book gets better and better. There was some repetition since the book was written from dual points of view, but I forgive that because of the devastatingly emotional quality of the book and the superior writing throughout...
March 2, 2021
Wow! This is the first book I've read by this author. I didn't really have any expectations, had read no reviews from previous books. I'm glad I hadn't done those things because being emotionally flattened like that was such a shock, I wondered where this author had been hiding! Then upon checking I see that he, yes HE, is fairly new. So I don't have much to binge read. What a shame.
Ok, so this book. Wow, ok. I'm not someone who gives a summary, or cliff's notes, or whatever. Read it! I will tell you that for the positive: i cried my eyes out for half of the book. My tissue box is noticeably less full. Incredibly touching, the miscommunication, the lies and deceit perpetrated by a jealous monster, and the ultimate happily ever after that felt so impossible to attain. Beautifully done. The negative: I would have loved to see more of the romance that made what they had between them more notable than what she had with her customers, rather than having it alluded to. I certainly wouldn't have minded more length to the book in order to accomplish such a thing. Maybe even add an epilogue at the end so we can see them in some future time, still together and happy?
But those "negatives" are truly grasping at straws because quite honestly this book had me in its grasp from the moment I started reading it until I finally finished and had closure. Never has a character had my hate more since Fernand Mondego. Maybe she wasn't that bad, but she was pretty darn close. Whew! That was a great villain! I look forward to reading more of your work, sir. And I'll be looking for your next ARC. And to those of you hesitating over a new author, this one is well worth the risk!
I received a free copy as an ARC, and am voluntarily leaving this review. #hiddengems
Ok, so this book. Wow, ok. I'm not someone who gives a summary, or cliff's notes, or whatever. Read it! I will tell you that for the positive: i cried my eyes out for half of the book. My tissue box is noticeably less full. Incredibly touching, the miscommunication, the lies and deceit perpetrated by a jealous monster, and the ultimate happily ever after that felt so impossible to attain. Beautifully done. The negative: I would have loved to see more of the romance that made what they had between them more notable than what she had with her customers, rather than having it alluded to. I certainly wouldn't have minded more length to the book in order to accomplish such a thing. Maybe even add an epilogue at the end so we can see them in some future time, still together and happy?
But those "negatives" are truly grasping at straws because quite honestly this book had me in its grasp from the moment I started reading it until I finally finished and had closure. Never has a character had my hate more since Fernand Mondego. Maybe she wasn't that bad, but she was pretty darn close. Whew! That was a great villain! I look forward to reading more of your work, sir. And I'll be looking for your next ARC. And to those of you hesitating over a new author, this one is well worth the risk!
I received a free copy as an ARC, and am voluntarily leaving this review. #hiddengems
March 2, 2021
I received an ARC of this novel and was surprised that it was the fourth book in the series. It was a great stand alone read. I am leaving this review by choice. I enjoyed the way the book was formatted with regards to how Blanche and Marko each shared their story. The POV layout made this book a super success for me. I loved the way that V. Kahany brought the whole book together in the last section. Honestly, this books stated slow for me but was nonetheless an outstanding read. I will share that the depiction of addiction in the story was well done for the time period it encompasses in history. On a personal note...as a recovering person if you are newly clean this may be a book you want to add to your TBR list until you have a bit of time. I could not have successfully read this book in my first year clean.
February 26, 2021
GREAT Read
A great read that is slow building with a lot of detail. It pulled at my emotions and kept me intrigued to keep turning the well written pages. This is my second book I've read by this author and will be reading book two and three this series as well.
A great read that is slow building with a lot of detail. It pulled at my emotions and kept me intrigued to keep turning the well written pages. This is my second book I've read by this author and will be reading book two and three this series as well.
April 5, 2021
This was an entertaining read. Good characters. I received a free copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
October 31, 2021
still loving this series
This series has been such an enjoyable read , I love the characters and the story I will be most sad when it’s finished , ….so now onto the final chapter 👍🙂
This series has been such an enjoyable read , I love the characters and the story I will be most sad when it’s finished , ….so now onto the final chapter 👍🙂
September 5, 2023
4.5 stars !
February 1, 2022
I can only repeat what I have already written regarding the belle house series , this story is yet another beautifully written story , sensual , passionate and romantic another 5* review from me when a story and writer leaves you wanting more of the same they have to be good , I read a lot of books I know a good story and writer when I read them .
Smashing 🙂
Smashing 🙂
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