New York Times bestselling author “We can make love all night. No strings.” But will passion cost her everything? Chloe Harper’s new job is convincing Brazilian pop legend and music executive Nicolas Medeiros to choose her family’s exclusive resort for his songwriting show. But one night with her girlhood crush leads to a fantasy affair neither wants to end–until dangerous family secrets … dangerous family secrets threaten to expose their passion to a reality that could tear them apart…
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Star-Crossed Scandal by Kimberley Troutte was another complex and romantic roller coaster rider in the Plunder Cove series. Ms. Troutte’s writing always draws me into the story from the first page.
The characters are well developed and rich with personality as Chloe and Nicholas begin a journey filled with drama, passion and intrigue as Chloe’s family must once again deal with the Cuchillo cartel. Nicholas and Chloe’s relationship was quick to begin but it grew deeper as they spent time together. I could actually feel their connection growing as I read the book. With a complex plot that was quickly paced, I couldn’t put the book down until I was finished.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. All of the above opinions are my own.
Chloe has been charged with showing the famous Nicolas Medeiros (aka Nicky M) around the Plunder Cove resort so that he will sign a contract to produce his pop music reality show. Chloe lusted over Nicky M as a teenager and spent many nights listening to his songs and now he was front and center and all hers to entertain for the next week. There’s some draw happening between the two of them. Both seem to be broken. Chloe is on a path to find herself and has given up men. until she finds her own peace. Nicky wants her. He’s never been drawn to a woman like he has been to Chloe. They agree to one night but will it be enough? Will either be able to walk away in the morning? Will Chloe be able to get Nicky to sign on the dotted line? This book is sooo much more!
In the meantime, Chloe’s dad, RW is trying to secure a future with his new love, Angel but has a major stumbling block to overcome. Can he get Angel away from this gang leader?
This book was like none other that I’ve read before. These two were such lost souls trying to find themselves. A great read!
4 1/2 STARS!
Her teenage heartthrob is standing right in front of her! With the next book in the Plunder Cove series, we are taken back to the Harper resort and knee deep into the family shenanigans that will make or break this upcoming deal for a TV show. Chloe and Nicolas are magical together, and though their relationship is fast paced, they have a connection that shows through in the emotional way it’s written. Really enjoyed their story!
Chloe Harper is tasked with the job of convincing her childhood crush, former pop legend turned music producer into filming his new reality show at her family’s resort on Plunder Cove. She’s awestruck to meet the man who drew her into music and can’t resist temptation when he makes it clear that he’s interested in her!
Nicolas Medeiros has come a long way from the childhood hardships that brought him from Brazil to the US to be a pop sensation. There have been a lot of learning curves over the years of who to trust and how not to let his big heart get in the way of keeping things on track and all work. When he meets Chloe, she touches a part of him that he thought was closed off forever … but is she just using him like everyone else?
Dynamic! Emotional! Sizzling! Intriguing!
Plunder Cove on the California coast is the
Harper family homestead.
This is book # 3 in the Plunder Cove series.
It can be read as a stand alone.
The writing is smooth flowing and very
talented. This allows the reader to get inside
the thoughts and actions of each character.
The characters are interesting, complex and
very colorful. The main characters have an
instant attraction to one another. The supporting
characters increase the dramatics of the story.
This book is Chloe Harper’s story. She has been
assigned to present her family’s exclusive resort
to the famed Brazilian pop legend and now music
executive, Nicolas Medeiros. He was her childhood
fantasy. But things become more than just a job to
her. Add in family drama and issues for an
interesting and intriguing read.
I volunteered to read Star-Studded Scandal. Thanks
to the author for the opportunity. My opinion is my own.
A Highly Recommended Read!!!