The affair they could never overcome… read that will rattle you… characters that will change you… and love that will last in your mind long after you’re finished… THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU.
PANDORA’S PRICE
…Go big or go home… Darren gambled everything for love – for the woman he’s loved his entire adult life… and the only person he can never seem to truly understand.
Luisa can pinpoint exactly when the shift happened in their marriage – shortly after Darren hired his protégée Nicole on a whim… a ‘reckless decision’ that he never knew would cost him their marriage.
But what if she can get the love she so desperately needs… just not from her husband?
Told from both points of view, “Pandora’s Price” explores the forces that bring a marriage to its breaking point – vulnerability, mistrust and resentment – and seeks the redemption that can pull them back from the edge of destruction, and salvage everything in the face of crisis.
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PRAISE FROM READERS::
★★★★★ – “Holy heartburn. This book has everything and is everything. Real and raw emotion. I’m sitting in stunned silence, not sure I will ever have adequate words to express my appreciation for this book and series.”
★★★★★ – “If you are looking for a book series that plays on every human emotion you have, then Sacha Fortune’s Hart & Cole series is the one for you.”
★★★★★ – “It takes us on a journey through the inner workings of a marriage — the love, obstacles, insecurities, trust, compromises, forgiveness, doubts, pressures, infidelity, communication, commitment, passion, and pain…”
★★★★★ – “She transported me directly into this book, I was there, I watched all this happen and felt every single emotion that has ever been named, I even felt the texture of the walls of the different scenes…”
★★★★★ – “This is not a sappy, cute romance but a visceral, emotional read.”
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“HART & COLE” SERIES:
“A marriage is not a happy ending; it’s a beginning of so much more to come.”
The books in this series share characters and events, and should be read in chronological order for the optimal reading experience.
Book 1 – “Climbing The Walls” is Kris’ & Nicole’s story, and can be read as a standalone.
Book 2 – “Pandora’s Poison” is the first part of Darren’s & Luisa’s story, and can be read without reading Book 1 prior (although not recommended).
Book 3 – “Pandora’s Price” is the completion of Darren’s & Luisa’s story, and must be read after Book 2.
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Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3)
By: Sacha T.Y. Fortune’
5 out of 5 stars
The story Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T.Y. Fortune’ is a wonderful book to read. It is one that drew me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. It is a story that had my emotions going up and down the entire time. Those emotions are strongest for the main characters of Luisa and Darren. There is intense dialogue between them and times when I wondered what would happen next. The journey that these two are on have powerful and raw moments. They are two people who face crisis and are trying to find their way. There are times when you can feel the stress, strain, and tension. I could feel for this couple and I was hoping for things to work out. What does the future hold for Darren and Luisa? Read this book to find out. This is the third book in a series and it is recommend reading them in order. It makes for an easier time understanding the continuing storyline and the characters. Recommended reading.
Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
Five Stars
Wow! I can’t believe this story. These characters are something else. So much emotion and pain written here. The author didn’t care how you felt. The author just wanted you to feel what the characters felt. To experience what they felt when their world was falling apart. Darren is an incredible man to give as much as he had. He was not perfect but he was close. Part of me wants him to leave Lou. She definitely doesn’t deserve him. He did wrong but her transgressions were worse. I have read the growth and character through every book. And I’m ready for something amazing to happen. These characters have changed so much and it’s amazing how the author achieved their success. I really enjoyed the writing style.
Pandora’s Price is book three in the Hart & Cole series by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné. A dynamic series that captivates and titillates. A cast of characters that take your breath away, astound you and leave you desperate for more.
Darren and Luisa’s saga continues and the drama just builds, achingly tantalising, creating a nail biting intensity that showcases the brilliance that is in every paragraph. The characters are complicated, difficult, but simple in their base wants and needs. They crave the most simplest things. Want, love, acceptance, forgiveness, kindness, tolerance, understanding. The feelings these characters brought out in each other was so mesmerising, so passionate. I could not have wished for a more explosive drama. It was everything. 5 stars
A great read about marriage. After the events of the last book, Darren and Luisa try to salvage what is left of their marriage. But with a sea of lies and secrets and her lover Gianni still hanging around, perhaps nothing can go back to the way things were. With all this troubled past comes a wedge that drives between Luisa and Darren. Can they put it behind them or is all too late?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Luisa trying to do what makes her happy despite everything or Darren struggling with his feelings. Great cast of supporting characters like the fun loving and supportive Vicki or the kind sweet Kris.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like with the scenes in the gala later on full of life and people with vibrant coloured dresses against the walls. Or the colourful décor of Valentines day with reds and pinks against Luisa’s mood contrasting beautifully. I also loved the sense of the everyday with the coffee shop and the kitchen counters with the everyday feel of the dialogue between characters making the story feel more realistic.
The switch of perspectives worked well to display both sides of the story and was easy to follow with names in chapter titles. I also liked the use of the swimming pool facts which help both Darren and the reader try to keep calm against the events of the narrative. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.
Pandora’s Price by Sacha T.Y. Fortune a five-star read that will sell you. This is the third novel in the Hart & Cole series, and you are best set reading all three in order as they build and complete each other, it really is the best way to read them series. This is the second part to Darren and Luisa’s story, this one has grit and heart in the story and will compel you, its not sweetness and cookies, but its real and filled with drama. The pair of them will make you want to knock some heads together, but also give them the biggest warmest hugs as you may love each of them, but as we all know you don’t always like the people you love.
Stunning, breathtaking, and brilliant. Just a few, and I mean few, of the many words that flow through my mind as I am reading any of the Hart & Cole novels. Pandora’s Price is the third in the series and I would not, do not, please don’t read these books out of order. This is an intricate and in depth story of relationships and marriage, love and heartbreak. There is layers upon layers that just can’t be understood unless they are read in order, let alone enjoyed properly. I won’t go into detail on what this book delves into because I don’t want to spoil anything but it does continue from where we left off in book two with Darren and Luisa. Just when I thought the story couldn’t possibly get more intense I was wrong! I can’t wait to find out what will come next in book four! I have a feeling it will be phenomenal.
Pandora’s Price
By Sacha T.Y. Fortune
Pandora’s Price is the third book in the Hart & Cole series by Sacha T.Y. Fortune. Pandora’s Price is also the last part of Darren and Luisa’s story. I have to say that this is so well written that the book just seems to flow nicely. There are parts of this book where it seems so much is happening that I found it a little over whelming but that may have been just me at that moment. You really need to read the first two books, the background on the main characters I feel is important. This is an awesome series and its one of them series where the storylines just seem to get better. Can’t wait to see what happens in the series next.
Pandora’s Price (Hart and Cole #3)
By Sacha T. Y. Fortune
5 stars
I was so excited to read this book and oh my what a book it was! I was completely captivated from beginning to end. This book is the continuation of Darren’s and Luisa’s story so absolutely should be read after book 2. I was so intrigued by their story in book 1 and I had hoped to find out more about them in this book and I got that and more! They just had such a strong and intense relationship that at times make you wonder whether they should be together but deep down you know that they absolutely should. The detail the author uses in her writing makes you feel like you are right there in the story with these characters and living their live along with them. Her attention to everything in the story just aids with making her books such an absolute pleasure to read and I would not hesitate at all to recommend this series to anybody who is looking for a fantastic 5 star set of books!
Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortune is the third book in the Hart & Cole series. I can’t recommend enough that before reading this book to read the first two books in the series. This is the continuation of Darren and Luisa’s story. This is not a sappy, cute romance but a visceral, emotional read. I have enjoyed this book immensely as I had the previous books. I was able to read this quickly but was so sad when I reached the end. The characters are amazing and I could relate to bits and pieces of the characters. I do not want to say too much because I know I would give away parts of the story. I am glad I spent my time with this book and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
I give Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné, 4 stars.
*This review may contain spoilers from previous books in the series.*
More secrets exposed. More tempers flare. Can the love between Darren and Luisa survive? Or would they be better spent apart? But that’s not all. Mistakes reappear, and Darren has an event very critical event for his business right in the middle of it all. Not to mention what is going on with family and friends.
If you have been reading this series, you know just how crazy and dysfunctional the characters have been since book one. These books are very dark — there are no perfect little relationships here. All of the characters have gotten so entangled in each other’s lives. It’s not a pretty sight. But there parts that will make you happy, a few may even make you laugh. The story has so many things happening, you will never be bored. It is amazing just how much the author can put into these books. You will be put on an emotional roller coaster the whole way thru.
If you enjoy stories on relationships and just how real — and real crazy — people can be when love and family are involved, you will enjoy this book and series. It may be a little intense for those who generally read light-hearted romance though.
Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y Fortune. This is a great series and all of the books play on so many emotions but Pandora’s Price is probably the best in the series. Everything comes out the cheating, lies, secrets, wants, needs the desires. The characters are at their best yet and the storyline pulls you in instantly.
Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3) by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné
5-stars
Pandora’s Price is the third book in the Hart & Cole series and it’s also my favorite so far! Sacha T. Y. Fortuné has written this incredibly emotional series that has captivated me from the beginning. I’ve become addicted to this series and to this life-changing storyline. It’s a tangled tale of lies, deceit, mistakes and trust. It’s so real and emotional and I loved every second of it. Yes, at times it was hard to read and yes, I shed many tears and yes sometimes I had to take a reading break but ultimately, I only reacted this way because I felt so connected with these characters on such a deep level. I feel like I’ve really experienced everything they’ve been through, Sacha is a phenomenally talented author and I’m so happy that I’ve been able to experience her writing!
I would absolutely recommend this series to anyone whose looking for their next life changing romance read! This is a must-read series that should not be missed!
Pandora’s Price by Sacha T.Y. Fortuné
My rating 5 out of 5 stars
I don’t know how much more of this I can take. Sacha is killing me with these books. They are so detailed and and drawn out, I can’t put the book down! Every character is so well thought out and planned, all aspects of the story flow together so nicely.
From reading the first 2 books I wanted to hate Luisa. I don’t like the whole cheating on Darren thing, but this book has given me a new perspective on her and I have come to love her. I definitely now officially hate Nicole. The first book had me wanting more of Nicole and Kris but then my loyalties switched to Luisa and Darren.
Poor Luisa is crushed knowing her husband of twelve years is in love with another woman. I can completely understand why she does what she does with Gianni, I would be miserable and lost too if my husband couldn’t stop talking about his co worker. I do think they did try to reconcile their marriage, but it there was too much dishonesty and a big communication issue.
Luisa meeting and befriending Victoria is a great moment, I was hoping she would have a great girlfriend soon, but I do feel Vicki may have contributed to some of the outbursts and problems in not only Luisa and Darren’s relationship, but also Kris and Nicole’s as well. My eyes about bugged out of my head when all of the drama unfolded at Darren’s launch party, my hate for Nicole deepened when she says the most heinous and evil things to Luisa, as well as trying to seduce Darren. It was like this character did a complete 180 and was not the woman we meet in the first book. I feel sorry for Kris having to deal with her, but if that’s what he loves then more power to him.
The ending was nice and I won’t say why, as I think everyone should read until the end. I wouldn’t recommend any of these books as a standalone because there is so much to learn from each character starting with book 1. I really can’t wait to see what is in store for book four.
Holy heartburn. This book has everything and is everything. Real and raw emotion. I literally felt the emotions climbing off the pages. I’m sitting in stunned silence not sure I will ever have adequate words to express my appreciation for this book and series. The story dual POV adds to the depth of the plot and allows you to relate fully to more than one main character. Just simply loved this book.
5 Star
Pandora’s Price ( Hart and Cole Book 3) by Sacha T.Y Fortuné is the third Book in this series and I highly recommend reading all the books from this series.I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough I had to know what happens next. I’ve truly enjoyed this entire series. In this book we get to read about the point of destruction and if they can pull together. Can these two make their broken hearts whole again?I couldn’t get enough of these two.Find out what happens next I highly recommend reading not just this book but the series as a whole. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
This is the third book in the Hart & Cole Series and honestly I think this author can do no wrong. With every book I read by her I end up having a new favorite. The main characters in the book are Darren and Luisa. They are married but that doesn’t mean they have all the happiness and easyness that every marry should couple have. Oh no no no…. There is betrayal, resentment, distrust but there is also love. They have a lot of work to do if they want to work things out.
The secondary characters are Fantastic and It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t at least mention them and how awesome they are.
I was pulled into this story from page one and I didn’t want it to end. I highly recommend reading this series in order!! I cannot wait to read more by this author and I would recommend this to a friend.
Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné is the third book of the Hart & Cole series and the second part of Luisa and Darren’s story.
There were times while reading that I got dizzy with everything happening with everyone.
Darren isn’t a bad guy, he can be a controlling jerk at times but I don’t think he ever sets out to hurt anyone, especially his wife and children. But just because he doesn’t intend for it to happen it doesn’t mean that it won’t happen.
Luisa should have expressed her feelings on Nicole and everything else she kept buried a lot sooner than she did. That negative/hurt just kept feeding on itself and kept her from having a good, productive conversation and relationship with her husband.
I’m looking forward to the next book in the series and hope that one day Lee will get to tell his story. There is something deep within him that needs to come out.
Pandora’s Price was a 5+ star read and book three in the Hart & Cole series. I was pulled right into the story and I didn’t want it to end. I was emotionally exhausted by the time I was done.
This is Darren and Luisa’s story. This is a real story that is not sugar coated. You experience everything right along with them, right down to whether they will continue to stay married.
Can these two work it out before it’s too late?
I really wish I could give more to this review but I don’t want to ruin anything for the reader. Just have the kleenex ready. There is betrayal, love, trust, resentment and so much more. Sasha has done a terrific job of pulling you in with her writing and you feel every emotion right along with the characters. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story as well. I love this series, I highly suggest reading this series starting with book one, but definitely read book two before this one. I can’t wait to get my hands on book four.
Pandora’s Price by Sacha T. Y. Fortuné Is book 3 in the Hart and Cole series. While I loved the other two books. I have to say this was my favorite of the three. Although a continuation of the characters in book 2. This book developed the characters and their relationship even more. A rollercoaster of emotions doesnt even begin to describe this book. The heartbreaking real life love kept me on the edge of the seat the entire book. I love this author and cant wait to see what comes next. I give this book 5 stars without hesitation!!! A must read!!
Pandora’s Price (Hart & Cole Book 3)
Sacha T. Y Fortune
5 out of 5 stars
If you are looking for a book series that plays on every human emotion you have then Sacha Fortune’s Hart & Cole series is the one for you.
I was completely invested in these books from the very first one but this is a series that leaves you believing the next book couldn’t possibly be as good and then it exceeds all expectations.
Sacha Fortune says it herself in a brief “disclaimer” before reading these books, “it isn’t a glossy love story.” Everything about this book, these characters, this series, is real, raw and emotional. I couldn’t even begin to compose a review that gives this story justice. The depth and character growth of Darren and Luisa alone are enough to earn this author a spot on my “must read” list.
This book is not a standalone read, so if by chance you’re reading this without reading the first two books first, go back and devour them- they’re that good.