A sexy contemporary romance by the USA Today bestselling author of the Three Wise Men box set.Book 3: Bride in SecretTheir Vegas wedding is a secret that refuses to stay hidden… table that states they’ve tied the knot.
Neither of them is ready for marriage, and anyway they’re not even in love! Roberta’s busy at the Bay of Islands Brides shop, and Angus’s job as a GP at the local surgery leaves little time for romance.
They both swear to keep their wedding a secret, but a terrible disaster throws them together in the most shocking way. They do their best to stay apart, but it turns out that vowing to love each other for the rest of their lives has a strange effect on their relationship…
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Waking to find they are married was the least of their problems. Finding their way to each other makes some of the best reading I’ve had.
After reading the beginning of this book, I KNEW the direction it was taking. Boy, was I ever WRONG!
I was on the edge of my seat. I didn’t want to put the book down because the surprises were still coming.
Roberta and Angus were so compatible that you couldn’t help but cheer them on. They were friends with this incredible chemistry not envisioning the obstacles they would have to overcome.
A quick read that takes you through a range of emotions and ultimately leads you to Angus and Roberta’s HEA.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Any Serenity Woods book is worth reading! Read each of the three books in the series. Her characters are charming and I love her stories. I recommend this book.
Not your usual drunk wedding in Vegas story!
Wow! I loved the surprising turns of events during Roberta and Angus’s secretive courtship. A few plot developments really blew me away! It really had all of the feels.
We met Roberta as Phoebe’s friend in the magnificent Book #2, “Bride by Mistake”. I liked Roberta immediately, and I continued to love her more. I am so glad that she got together with Angus. He is so nice, talented, and super sexy! The love scenes sizzled while being intimate and respectful all at once.
FYI, several years before the events of this book, Roberta had knowingly been in a relationship with a married man, but at least she acknowledged later that it was a terrible mistake to help a man cheat on his wife and to disregard the sanctity of marriage vows. In other words, one of the main characters cheated in the past but not in the present. In my opinion, Roberta’s past actions tarnished her in my mind, but I was able to forgive her.
I love the supportive group of friends and family in this series. There are some really stellar examples of best friend and sisterly relationships.
As always, the author exhibits her gift of sensory description. I feel like I could personally feel the rain pouring down. I felt like I was physically present in the scenes. This high quality novel swept me away from my real life, and I loved every minute of it! I recommend this book to all fans of steamy contemporary romance.
I received a free advanced reading copy, and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
Secrets of the heart
I can safely say that this third book in Serenity Woods’ Bay of Islands Brides series is my favourite thus far – I absolutely loved the story which had me hooked from the very first chapter. But the reasons why I loved it… I don’t want to go into as I don’t want to spoil the story and trust me, this book is best read going in blind because there are some major events, big shocks and a whole lot of love!!!
Bride in Secret is a beautiful story about the trouble that secrets can get you into – even if these secrets are kept with the best of intentions. Roberta and Angus have been secretly attracted to each other ever since they first laid eyes on one another two years ago but neither of them have tried to be anything more than friends. But when a night in Las Vegas leads to some unexpected consequences, the real possibility of forging a relationship comes to the forefront. I absolutely adored Roberta in the first two books and I was thrilled to learn so much more about her in the book. And Angus is the biggest sweetie ever and his role as town doctor and Elliot’s best friend made for some very interesting scenes.
Without a doubt, Bride in Secret is my pick of the theee books released so far in this series. But with three more books still to come, I’m definitely keen to read Elliot’s book as he is the Goldsmith family member that intrigues me the most.
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Bride in Secret by Serenity Woods
Bay of Islands Brides #3
Waking in a Las Vegas hotel the way Roberta and Angus did was funny but unfunny at the same time. The two have been interestedly eyeing while avoiding one another for nearly two years. Neither has acted on the attraction and Angus’s reason why is one that he has been keeping secret from not only Roberta but the community. I kind of wish Angus had been more open but also understand why he would be unwilling to trust others until a certain date in time. So, two people totally attracted to one another but without a way to move forward get on a plane back to NZ when a tragedy occurs that puts things into perspective…well…at least puts their feelings for one another in perspective BUT there is still a bit of drama and romance and angst and a couple of other people and issues that need to be dealt with before the book ends.
I loved Roberta’s ability to state what she wants. I loved Angus’s personality and his calm care for others. I loved them together and know they were meant to be together. I thoroughly enjoyed Roberta’s advantages and disadvantages list…perhaps as much as Angus enjoyed it when he took a look. I am eager to see what happens in book four and though I thought it would be the story of Elliot leaving Karen for Libby it seems it will be Bianca having a second chance at love with Freddie. I have enjoyed each of these love stories and cannot wait for the next one to be published.
Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
4-5 Stars
Book 3 in the Bay of Islands Brides Series and this is Roberta Goldsmith and Angus McGregor’s story and what a story they have to tell once again this author keeps us on our toes by giving us a love story that’s not just about romance there are a few twists and turns for this couple to negotiate along the way. As the saying goes “What’s happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas “ well that is unless you wake up with the man of your dreams remembering nothing about the night before and stumbling across a marriage certificate then you need to speak to your friends and get help but it can’t be that simple because this author likes to keep us on the edge of our seats she likes us to believe we know just where this story is going until she throws a spanner in the works. Roberta and Angus have some seriously hot chemistry and they start to fall for each other but Angus is keeping secrets and Roberta is just getting over one man who lied to her will she trust again and will he be honest with her….
I love Serenity Woods writing she makes me feel like I’m home visiting old friends, her characters are easy to love and her plots have enough going on to keep you turning the pages. I may have read a fair few of her books but I can honestly say each book is very different to any of her other stories, you may get visits from previous characters but they never take over they only add to the enjoyment. Another 5 Star read from a very talented author.
Love love loved this book. I loved the characters, and even wanted to kick them sometimes. There were some great twists and turns. The sexy scenes were steamy. And oh! That declaration of love! Spectacular!! The only complaint that I have, is that I wish the cats were seen in the book more.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.*
Interesting storyline 4.5*
Vegas wedding, tragedy and secrets! There is a lot going on right from the very beginning. Roberta is the third of the Goldsmith siblings to find her HEA but you don’t need to have read the previous stories to enjoy this romance. Recommended read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
5 Star Review of Bride In Secret (Bay of Islands Brides #3) by Serenity Woods
The third book in the Bay of Islands Brides series was a great read.
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, right?
Not always. Roberta Goldsmith and Angus McGregor find themselves handcuffed together with a wedding certificate on their bedside table.
Neither Roberta or Angus planned on getting married, in fact they are not even in love. So what are they going to do? They decide to hide the fact that they are married.
However it seems that little piece of paper has a massive impact on their relationship. Little by little is slowly morphs into so much more.
Bride In Secret is a well written, romantic and passionate story. I really love how Ms.Woods embraces the whole family in her stories, it is heart warming.
This is a fun series, that I find myself captivated by and I cannot wait for the next release.
Wow, what a beginning with this book! Absolutely nothing I expected, but heart wrenching, scary, anxiety building, and sadness all are definitely at the top of the list. There’s one thing you know when you read a Serenity Woods book, it’s gonna keep you on your toes, hot in your seat and tissues in your hand, your emotions are usually all over the place, and this book was definitely of an exception to that rule!
Angus and Roberta go to Vegas with her family and friends for Dominic and Fliss’s wedding and celebration. After a night of one heck of a party, Angus and Roberta wake in the same bed, and some big surprises to go with it. I’m not going to get into the events that happen, but they are life changing. When everyone gets back to New Zealand, it’s a time of reflection and healing, including Angus who has fallen in love with Roberta, but has a huge secret that he can’t tell anyone, especially her. I figured out part of it about mid way through the story, but in true Serenity Woods fashion, she throws a wrench in there that you don’t see coming. I loved this book, Angus and Roberta are a great couple with a lot of chemistry and passion between them. My heart broke for Libby, loved the girls night slumber party, and even though this story had some pretty intense scenes in it, I laughed my way through a lot of pages. Great addition to the series,
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.