Every dog has his day. And every predator, his prey.I don’t do holidays.My family ruined those.Instead, I travel.See the world.See the women it has for me.Costa Rica’s calling to me.Warm sun. Secluded forests. A gorgeous lake view.And a luscious local woman with eyes that sparkle with mystery.She’s hungry for a piece of me.Even if she denies it.Even if she buries it.Even if she’s disgusted by my … me.
Even if she denies it.
Even if she buries it.
Even if she’s disgusted by my presence.
I want to get to know her.
Put my hands on her.
Spend my weeks in her.
But, her past forces my hands back.
Flips my holidays upside down.
No one understands my emptiness. My pain.
No one understands the anger I carry.
Not until her secrets come to light.
Not until this Costa Rican native.
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A short story with a nice storyline and plot. Characters well defined but could have had more depth to them. Two characters that both have not had the best and easiest past meets and they have to deal with their feelings and past before they can have their future planned out.
Both the heroin and the Hero are taking part of the story. We hear from both of them and that gives more to it.
Not all “bad boys” are what you think you see. What Scarlett requires is an honest man and that is more important that being a good man. Maximus is definitely not a good person but he does try to be honest in his dealings and tries to protect those close to him. When Scarlett comes to work for him that means she falls under his protection as well. Can the past each one has be overcome to where they have a chance at an HEA? This was a very quick read that I enjoyed very much.
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Chance doesn’t do holidays so he travels to get his mind off of them. Now he travels to Puerto Rico and there he meets a local woman, Mariana. He is attracted and drawn to her. But she isn’t just someone to fall into bed immediately. Mariana is a local business owner and has secrets of her own too. Both have a pull toward each other but both have trust issues as well. Their chemistry is off the charts and with the added drama and suspense, this book has it all. An excellent way to spend an afternoon. You can feel the love between these two but you also can feel their pain. Definitely recommend.
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What a delicious read that will have you loving this amazing read that will take you on a ride of dark steamy adventure of fun and amazing sexiness.
ONE DELICIOUSLY DELIGHTFUL READ!!!
OMG! Wow! I’ll get it out eventually. Maybe. Talk about one hot number! A whirlwind of emotions and events that pulls at those heartstrings and takes you in deeper than you thought you could go. This is one exciting, fast paced, hard hitting, pulse racing, heart pounding, nailbiting, page turning dynamo that’s brought together beautifully. Totally engaging, mesmerizing, enthralling wonder that captures your attention until the last word. All the twists and turns, ups and downs, unexpected circumstances that make for one thrilling experience. The extremely strong connection and bonds along with instant chemistry and feelings that form between the main characters are steamy, off the charts, intoxicating and explosive. When danger comes calling some hard choices have to be made, and made they were. All the drama, fear, uncertainty, danger and suspense increases while tension spirals. An intense storyline and strong plot bring this read roaring to life brilliantly. The characters are complex and believable with such depth and individuality it’s easy to relate. The scenes are so vividly descriptive you have no trouble picturing each scenario as they play off one another beautifully. Kelli is definitely becoming a force to be reckoned with. She weaves a world around you so completely until everything else ceases to exist. Kelli did a phenomenal job bringing this read together. Remarkable job Kelli, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
I truly enjoyed reading this book and it is a great read everyone should be reading it if they have not. This book gave me hope. I laughed and cried was on the edge of my seat the entire story. This is about life going on after tragedy and star crossed lovers who are more alike than they knew possible.
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A very exciting read
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A very descriptive read. The plot is steadily fast paced. The character development and connection between characters are perfect, can be easily related to and more realistic. The storyline or plot is perfect in its world-building. You could feel the intensity of the plot and its story elements within. I could not ask for more cause this in itself is perfect for me. Highly recommended form my POV.
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Chance decides to travels to avoid being remind of things in the past. While away he meets Mariana and they connect. However they both have traumatic pasts that makes it hard for them to be with other people romantically. They enjoy being together and know that if they want to keep doing that then it all comes down to being completely honest about things. With everything they’ve been through can they really be together?
This is a great story once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is scorching hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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Wow this book was great. Loved the storyline, I had to read it twice. The excitement of bringing to culture’s together for love of life a country, and the extra bonus in falling for love. The heart aches and pains, the loss of loved ones.
Thank you so much for the chance to review your book.
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I loved reading this book. It was well written from the storyline to the characters. The intrigue and drama gave the book a powerful hook and the emotions involved added to the reader’s journey. Great book. Recommend
Loved IT!
Thank you for this great story line. It’s sad, makes you mad and then make you cheer for all of the players.
Yes I will buy this one.
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A captivating and heartwarming well written entralling story. The connection is instant and strong with chemistry from these complex believeable characters. This storyline is full tragedy, friendship, love, and family and each their own baggage as they each try to get over their past and trust to have a future.
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This is a heart gripping, heart warming, second chance story that’s a MUST read!!
As a teen, Chance’s life took a horrific turn. He started rebelling against everything and everyone but came out on top. For years now he left home around the holidays to get away from it all but this time his trip changed his life for the good.
Mariana’s world was ripped from her at the age of eleven. She doesn’t allow people in besides her brother and sister in-law until she runs into Chance at the local grocery store.
They share something that most people don’t understand and it brings them closer together each time they see each other but can two broken people heal from one another or are they destined for more pain and sorrow??
Beautifully descriptive, deeply emotional while also romantic and steamy
Desire and Redemption by Kelli Walker is wonderfully well written. This book, while starting off introducing the reader to the main characters, also grandly introduces the setting. The description of Nuevo Arenal, Costa Rico paints a vivid and beautiful picture, bringing the culture and the people to life.
This romance, Marianna and Chance, is a deeply emotional bonding first and foremost. Despite their cultural differences, they have past hurts and anger that bind them, creating kindred spirits.
I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The time of year, the holidays, while important, it’s not the focus. I found it interesting to read about another culture’s traditions. I especially loved that these two find their HEA together.
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