LiliannaFor so long, my very existence teetered on the brink of deathThat’s what happens, when you lose the other piece of your heartI can’t sleep, write or workUntil, I meet himThe one who won’t let me fade back into the darknessNow, I’m feeling things that I shouldn’tBut the man is determined to breathe me back to lifeAnd, it’s been so long since I took a breathZaneI’ve been called a cold … breath
Zane
I’ve been called a cold heartless bastard one too many times
However, I didn’t get to where I am by not taking chances
I’m the successful owner of Club Syn
And then I meet her
I’m torn between my mysterious caller and the raging storm
Now, I’m feeling things I’ve never felt before
One is untouchable, the other continues to push me away
And, it’s been so long since I’ve been inspired
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Some stories touch the soul from the first moment you read the pages. When a book can draw you in from the beginning, hold you close, break your heart and then repair it, there’s really nothing else as profound or awe-inspiring. I was lost within the pages and completely consumed until the very last word. In fact, I tried to slow down reading because I didn’t want it to end.
As my experience with other Connie Lafortune books, I was swept up in the characters and deeply felt emotions of both Zane and Lili. Their stories are so expertly crafted that when the plot reaches its pivotal moments my heart beat as quickly as the couple. This is why I love this author’s work. She has such a unique and wonderful voice that captures the heart and what it means to truly love and trust another. It’s rare to find an author who can give so much through their words, who can make you feel as if the characters are real, and who doesn’t fail to show the weaknesses and vices of humanity as well as the courage and forgiveness that strengthens bonds and breaks down barriers.
I’m in love with Zane and Lili and their struggles, their painful past, and their willingness to love again, taking the chance to bare a wounded heart. The sex scenes were phenomenally written as well as the brooding, dark, sensual alpha male Zane and his broken, sweet, artistic Lili. The heat and chemistry is off the charts. I LOVED their connection and everything about the revelations in the book. Truly and expertly written.
I can’t rate Private Messages high enough. Please, go read it now. This is one author you don’t want to miss!!!
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Word Building: 5/5
Story Flow: 5/5
Picky Bitches OVERALL SCORE: 5/5
I received a copy and voluntarily left a review and all opinions are my own.
Ever since opening up The Claiming of Callan by Connie Lafortune, I have been a huge fan and have devoured all of her books. While Bound By Steel will always be my favorite, because you can’t top perfection, I would love to share with you my love for her newest book Private Messages. Zane and Lili took my heart and body on quite the ride through many deep emotions and kept me turning pages at warp speed. I have been such a busy person of late that I haven’t had much time to indulge in one of my favorite past times which is reading but once Zane and Lili took hold, they wouldn’t let go until I read their final thoughts and felt every one of their emotions down to my toes. Yes, I know it sounds crazy talking about characters like they are real but when you open a book by a talented author like Connie, you can’t help but feel they are real, from whiffs of the mint gum that Zane would chew after every cigarette to every feeling that flitted through their mind, and desire that ignited. Connie makes you privy to it all! Private Messages had me engrossed and ready to learn more about this dynamic duo that try to fight it every step of the way but still end up in each other’s arms! What I loved most was the mystery that surrounded both of them that led to their fate of falling in love and melded them together seamlessly.
Zane Sinclair intrigued me from the beginning. I fell for this suit wearing, work obsessed owner of Club Syn and I wanted to know everything about the mystery that surrounded him like a shroud. I was impatient to see every moment of his developing relationship with Lili and to know who was sending him all those cryptic private messages. Connie is so good at writing from a male’s point of view that a reader can’t help but be left completely seduced and truly feel like they know every recess of her hero’s mind but yet still greedy for more.
Lili is a tortured heroine who can’t help but hold the tightest grip that she can on her past love and needs a man like Zane to show her that passion and a future does not have to be dead and forgotten but reveled in and celebrated. I felt such a fierce bond and protective nature for this heroine who has been through insurmountable grief and needs to learn to live again. I couldn’t help but shed a few tears of sorrow and happiness on her behalf after experiencing the myriad of emotions that she goes through on her journey.
Connie Lafortune delivers an emotional tale of two broken individuals that fate intervenes and takes them right into each other’s arms where the attraction is explosive and undeniable. I highly recommend Private Messages for a love story that not only speaks of unquenchable passion but also of the resilience of the heart after loss. Connie never fails to give a completely different story that she has in the past with a new and riveting tone that keeps a reader under her spell. I cannot wait to see if she will do more with this fictional world so we can see the other Sinclair brother up close and personal. Connie, please don’t leave us waiting to long for more of your brilliant words…although your stories are well worth the wait!
Lilianna is a romance author, suffering from a devastating loss, and trying to come to grips with her new reality as the pressures of life keep compounding her depression. What will it take to get her back into her life?
Zane is a nightclub owner, married to his work, and trying to deal with his own slew of messed up relationships, or trying to avoid them through work, but someone keeps leaving deeply personal messages for him on the phone. Who could be doing this and why?
This is a romance and suspense, with a combustible storyline that will keep you finding ways to come back and continue reading it. The emotions, the angst, and the sexual tension are like a rollercoaster you never want to get off of!
Private Messages is well written, including a great storyline and enjoyable character’s you fall in love with. Which keeps you turning each page, until the end.
The story between Zane and Lilianna had its moments including heart breaking and tender, including a HEA.
One thing – I wanted to yell at Zane for taking up smoking after his battle of kicking the habit.
A well worth book to grab and enjoy, recommended. Download a copy today.
Yet another masterpiece by Connie Lafortune. Having read the author’s previous books, I was waiting for the latest release. And seriously it was worth the wait.
Both Zane and Lilliana’s characters were well sketched. Their enigmatic personalities and sizzling chemistry kept me hooked till the very end. Sparks flew out of the pages.
The writing as always was smooth and lyrical and there wasn’t even a single dull moment when I felt drifted. The enigma, the intrigue, and suspense kept me on tenterhooks all through the read. A very well written romance which is as pure as it is steamy. Worth the read for all the lovers of dark passionate romantic fiction.
I absolutely love the mixture of romance and suspense in this book. The author combines them in a perfect, compelling, page-turning fashion. Lilianna and Zane are two broken, hurt people who get a second chance at love together. This is a wonderful story that will hold your attention and leave you with a great ending. I look forward to reading more from this author. I Highly Recommend You Check Out Private Messages.
I loved how fate showed up at just the right times to weave an intricate tale for Lili and Zane. The author does a great job of including details throughout the story to give you clues about what’s to come about, but then throws you for a loop later on. Each character has their own back story, baggage, hang ups, and dreams for the future which make for a great tale. The characters showed their vulnerability and strengths, as well as their healing from past problems. I really enjoyed the journey.
This is a new author to me, and goodness, I cannot wait to read more of her work. Lili and Zane are both broken and lost souls, who are looking for something to fulfill their lives, but are not sure what or whom. This is a well written emotional roller coaster journey, which is filled with suspense, romance, and intense chemistry, which all had me totally captivated throughout. I cannot wait to read more form this talented author, and recommend this novel for all.
This is an amazing story that I could not put down. I love a good romance and suspense and that is what I got and so much more. Connie had me on the edge of my bed reading late into the night to finish to see what happened next and boy oh boy what a roller coaster ride I got and I loved every moment of it!
Lili and Zane are two lost souls looking for something but not quite finding it. Lili has lost the love of her life and she is just floating day to day. She can’t function but she tries and it is just not possible because her heart is broken. Then she meets him and he turns her whole world upside down and makes her think that she may be able to move on and find happiness again.
Zane oh boy my Zane is all alpha male and he takes no ones crap. He owns a club and takes his job seriously. Some people have called him heartless and cold but when he meets Lili his whole world is turned upside down and he opens his heart up to her. But Zane has to be careful because he is getting these creepy messages and he doesn’t want that to effect his relationship.
As the two of them get closer Zane has to figure out who is sending these creepy messages and how to keep Lili safe. These two are explosive when they get together and the chemistry between they is dynamite! This is a must read romance suspense story that will have you on the edge of your seat reading faster and faster to see what happens next. Oh and that ending I loved loved it!
I really enjoyed this book. This author keeps going from strength to strength. This book contains a number of questions, which keep you wanting to read more. All eventually get answered. I hate using the phrase ‘it’s a page turner’, but in this case the description is accurate. I started this on a Friday afternoon and planned on reading this only on the train to and from work as I had other things to do on the weekend. That soon went out of the window and I finished it on Sunday. The story is told from 2 (actually 3 for a small section) different points of view. This is one of the few authors I have read who not only manages to make this work, but makes it work well. I highly recommend this book. The characters are interesting and the story captivating.
This author already had 3 books out when I discovered her so I could go from one to the next. I had to wait for this one to be published. It was well worth the wait. This is definitely her best work so far, in my opinion. I can’t wait for her next one.
First, I was pulled in by the cover. Second, that blurb! I have to admit, this book was not what I expected it to be. I was taken down an emotional, steamy and unexpected path and I loved absolutely every second of it! I couldn’t get enough of Zane and Lily! Their chemistry was delicious! A MUST READ!