Elise.

Van Den Bosch #3

by Melanie Martins

"Of all the women in the world, why did I have to fall for her?" - DanElise Van Den Bosch.
She’s calculated, cold, ambitious, and manipulative. To summarize, she's the perfect Van Den Bosch and is the precise opposite of her older brother, Andries, who just so happens to be my best friend.

The day I first laid eyes on her I knew I was in trouble, but it was also the day my best friend made me swear to never look at her in that way again.

Years later, the impact she has on me hasn’t changed, I've just gotten better at living with it.

After all, Elise is the only woman I can never have. She’s my best friend’s sister and she must remain that way for the sake of our friendship.

Even when I know I don’t leave her indifferent either, I owe him to keep my oath.

Or do I? This is a forbidden romance, with friends-to-lovers and brother's best friend tropes, for mature audiences.

Genres: Romance, Dark Romance

441 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2022

About the author

Melanie Martins is a digital entrepreneur, travel influencer, and the author of the series "Blossom in Winter", a forbidden love story between a young heiress and her godfather. Her debut novel has been labeled as "wrong", "immoral", and by others as a "masterpiece", "phenomenal" and a "must-read" creating a dedicated, loyal fan base of lovers and haters.

When she is not behind her laptop writing, she can be found globetrotting, reading, daydreaming, and sharing her adventures on Instagram and Facebook

Born in France and raised in Portugal, she currently lives on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta and can't get enough of it.

To get a copy of Blossom in Winter, you may visit blossominwinter.com

Reviews

[Gladys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the ending.

[John Hudson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this story just not as much as Roxanne and Adries. Why is Andries so jealous and worried about Elise and Dan? Did he not have trouble when he announce he was in love and wanted go marry Roxanne. I can understand why his parents would be upset about Roxanne,but disowning him extreme. Why does Elise have to get all the dirt on Roxanne? Why does dad want to protect that guy who works for him. Not a review really ,sorry. Just things I do not understand.

[Faith Plau · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good, although at points I found myself annoyed with the main character, Elise. The more I got into the book the better I liked it. It was clear that this family is dysfunctional, and it is also clear on why Elise acts the way that she does.

I did feel that the two previous books from the series, Roxanne and Andries overpowered this book at points.

Overall it is a fantastic read.

[Damotra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I expected

[Dana McGee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the boo! Oh the joys of growing up and your first love 💗 always a journey.

[Crystal O'Brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

love all of the story

[Chelsea Dickens Morris · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how Dan sees past her debauchery. He loves her in spite of everything.

[Andrea Stuhr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has definitely been my favorite of the series so far. I am amazed that the editing is much better in this book with not as many grammatical errors.

[melanie stephens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!!!