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Three years after her life changed forever, Gabriella Latham finally has it all. Killer job [if working for her boyfriend counts]. Killer closet [even if she doesn’t technically own any of it]. Killer boyfriend [who refuses to let her leave him, even when she tries]. Unfortunately for her, the last part isn’t hyperbole. She just … She just doesn’t know it yet.
Adrian Morningstar was a dream come true. No one had ever loved her more, and for the first time, in longer than she could remember, she was no longer alone. He was the Prince Charming to her Cinderella, until suddenly he became the Beast from whom she could not escape.
Until him.
When Rafe Matthews is hired to oversee the guest home construction of one of the most powerful businessmen in the country, he finally has his in. Nothing will get in the way of what he sets out to do.
Until her.
Watching from the shadows, he’s drawn to the beautiful, isolated woman of the house. His curiosity is piqued and he has to have her. She may be taken by the boss, but that’s not enough to stop him. Or her.
Nothing is quite as it seems, and this is only the beginning.
Passions ignite. Tempers flare. Secrets kill.
Book One in the Clandestine Affairs Series. Book 2 will release August 2015.
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5+ “Love is war for some; it’s only in fighting for it that we can be sure we truly love something.” stars
– A gorgeous, delicious, hot but slightly tortured, displeased, sullen, grumpy, alpha hero who is dealing with a lot
– A naïve, vulnerable, strong sassy heroine who is not really equipped in dealing with our sullen hero and has a weight of the world on her shoulders
– The anti-hero with redeeming qualities
– The hero, the heroine and the anti-hero carrying enough emotional baggage to fill a room
– The mystery/murder/danger they are thrown into
– A thirst for revenge
– The city suspense
– Age gap
– Off – the- charts chemistry
– Gripping/gritty/raw
– Emotional roller-coaster
– Page turner
– Thriller / deception
– Unpredictable twists and turns
– Suspenseful
– Fast paced
– Intense
– Passionate
– All consuming
– Second chances and hope
– A beautiful unconventional love story
This book and series should read every romantic suspense lover. It was well developed, well written and well thought out with so much depth, powerful, effortless and at times dark storytelling. The author knew how to develop, create the storyline and make you fall in love with her words, plot and the characters demanding your attention creating many unpredictable twists and turns, while delivering an intense, unconventional and passionate love story / romance between Rafe and Brie that I devoured in one sitting.
I loved that it was written in first person dual POV so I could understand characters and their thoughts at the specific time or moments.
Instigation is the first book in Clandestine Affair series. The books should be read in order since Culmination is the conclusion of Rafe and Brie’s story. Their story is thrilling, gripping, raw, edge of your seat page turner. It’s also a bit dark, twisted, thriller and a wild ride that I enjoyed from first to last page with effortless and poignant writing and storytelling.
Gabriela Latham – Brie – a young woman who suffered a terrible loss. She lost herself in her grief. Feeling utterly alone she finds herself trying to start fresh in Philadelphia. She is vulnerable, naïve, loving, caring, but overtime she becomes strong, survivor and fighter.
Rafe Matthews – a sexy contractor and a mystery man with his own share of secrets. He is loving, caring, charismatic, charming, possessive, alpha, determined, stubborn. He knows that Brie is different and his game changer. He is determined to win her heart and show that she deserves to be cherished and loved.
Adrian Morningstar – at first glance he looks like a bad boy, Prince Charming, too good to be true. Gabriela catches his eye and he dotes on her. Then one day something changes. He turned distant, cold and callous.
Rafe and Brie won me over from the moment they met. I wasn’t so sure in Rafe’s honesty at first but through book he showed that he really cares about her and that he is trustworthy. From the moment they met there was this fiery connection and attraction. Their chemistry is off the charts. They are both flawed and complex. Neither of them can deny the strong connection they feel nor the fiery chemistry. They click and they simply understand each other. I loved their banter, the easy going manner they have, the innuendos, how protective he is of her and the way Rafe was going to prove to her that they are meant to be together and that she can trust him or even lean on him. They are passionate and intense. Separately they are beautiful mess, together they are perfectly imperfect. Their love story is not perfect. It’s layered, fast paced, real, raw, emotional, with depth, lies, secrets. The pace of the story added to their romance and to them figuring out place in life and new circumstances of situation. What I loved about them is their connection, which to me, seemed so natural. They both carry baggage. The dual POV gave me insight into their thoughts and the conflict about their relationship: should they start something and explore where it goes or just resist and move on? They were both battling with attraction which also included self-doubt/worth. Love how Tessa portrayed their gradual change, development and feelings which grew the more they were spending time together.
INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL AND HEARTBREAKING! It kept my attention at all times and I could not put it down. It’s about forgiveness, leaving past behind and to start truly living; the author captures perfectly the loss, the love, the acceptance, family secrets, and finding oneself – not letting other people, family sins or past define you. Another thing I loved is that the author delivered a suspenseful storyline, mystery, family’s lies, deceit that intertwined very well with romance, an effortless writing and awe-inspiring details/ scenery. I highly recommend it.
Gabriella was list and alone after the deaths of her parents. Then a man came into her life making life worth living.
Adrian had a job to do but one look at the list girl he knew in his heart he had to protect her.
After two years of a whirlwind romance Brie realized Adrian had changed. She had had enough.
Rafe had a job to do but one look at the beautiful woman in tears he knew in his heart he wanted more.
Brie must decide whether she truly wants to leave Adrian or start a future with Rafe.
Mystery, suspense and steamy scenes!
Already hooked on this series!