THE COMPLETE LILY TRILOGY OF THE GILDED FLOWER SERIES — Contains all three books: Gilded Lily, Calla Lily, and Tiger Lily.
“THIS trilogy made my Summer! It was a perfect, erotic and exotic escape . . . Whether you’re stuck at home working this summer or out on vacation AT a beach, this is a perfect, steamy, page-turning read! 5 stars!” – Booknatics
“. . . perfect read if you are looking for … you are looking for something short, fun, hot, and steamy. I have enjoyed the Gilded Flower series and I am hooked.” – Book Happiness
“This series is a must read and is a great contender for the Brit Nanny Reads Best Reads 2014!” – Brit Nanny Reads
Gilded Lily (Book 1)- After catching her fiancé Jack in bed with her sister the day before her wedding, New York socialite Lily Baron escapes to Rio, her honeymoon destination—alone. There, Marcelo, the dark and sexy hotel masseur, releases a heated passion Lily had never experienced with Jack. When Lily meets handsome and powerful Brazillionaire Gustavo de Lima, she can hardly resist him. There’s just one problem. He’s married. In this uber-sensual city, will Lily’s reluctance to be with a married man, in light of her own fiancé’s betrayal, give way to her burning desire for Gustavo?
Calla Lily (Book 2) – Having experienced a profound personal and sexual awakening during her solo honeymoon to Brazil, New York socialite Lily Baron rushes back to New York upon hearing the news that her father has fallen ill. Now, Lily must take the helm of the Baron Media empire and fend off a high-stakes hostile takeover attempt. With the fate of the company hanging in the balance, will Lily be able to resist the advances of the luring, unwanted suitor in the boardroom as well as the bedroom? Things get steamy in this highly anticipated sequel to Gilded Lily.
Tiger Lily (Book 3) – Weary from battling a hostile takeover attempt of her family’s company, Lily seeks a distraction in Todd, an erstwhile bartender with a large trust fund and magical tongue. Meanwhile, a connection seems to be developing between Lily and Alejandro, a wealthy and gorgeous Cuban-American, whose brother, Rodrigo, is dating Lily’s twin sister, Dahlia. When Alejandro unexpectedly rebuffs Lily one night, she is deeply dismayed. But, after seeing Alejandro’s picture with a gorgeous Latina model in the gossip pages, Lily thinks it wasn’t just a misunderstanding. When the sisters and brothers reunite in Aspen for a ski weekend, will Lily’s heart remain frozen or will the fire between her and Alejandro rekindle and melt away the ice?
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EDITORIAL COMMENTS ABOUT THE LILY TRILOGY
“Vivian has the ability to grab you and pull you in with her writing, and I found that once I started reading, I couldn’t stop until the story was done.” – Deliciously Wicked
“. . . these novellas are a really cool way to relax and perfect for a steamy read at the beach.” – Illusionary Pleasure
“A sexy read that gets the blood pumping!” – Kirstie’s Passionate about Reading
“If you’re looking for an erotic series you can become obsessed with this one is for you!!” – SBM Book Obsession
“Never a dull or boring moment . . . . The writing style was captivating and had me hooked to this story, that I couldn’t stop reading.” – Seraphim Book Reviews
“. . . erotica at its finest!” – Stephanie’s Book Reports
“Perfect, sexy and light beach read.” – Talkbooks
“. . . when I say steamy I mean DAMN IT IS HOT!!” – We Stole Your Book Boyfriend
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5 Star
The Lily Trilogy (Gilded Flower Trilogies book 1-3) by Vivian Winslow.I love box sets you get all your favorite books in one set.Each story in this trilogy is part of Lily’s journey.Through each part we get to read about Lily growing and figuring out who she is.My emotions were all over the place as this author takes us on a emotional rollercoaster ride I definitely recommend this box set.I can’t wait for more from this author.
The Lily Trilogy
(The Gilded Flower Trilogies 1-3)
By Vivian Winslow
4 Stars
The books in this trilogy are Gilded Lily, Calla Lily & Tiger Lily.
These stories are about Lily Baron and enjoyed reading about her. She is an interesting and strong woman. I learned about her life and how she learns to cope with the stuff that gets thrown her way. The other characters in these book are great too. All relateable and likable.
I would recommend this trilogy to a friend.
Review By Anastasia D.
The Lily Trilogy ( The Gilded Flower Trilogies books 1 – 3)
By Vivian Winslow
Wow what can I say…these books were fun, steamy and very entertaining!! Book one starts out with Lily getting betrayed by her fiance and sister the night before her wedding. She decides to go on her honeymoon alone, and that’s where the fun and steamy times begin. She meets Marcelo a very good masseuse and Gustavo who pursues Lily and boy could I feel the heat between these two jumping off the pages. In the second book we do get characters from the first book and meet some new ones. The second book starts off right there the first one leaves off. Lily is back in New York and needs to make some decisions about her life now that everything she had planned for herself has changed. Don’t worry there are plenty of steamy moments in the second book as well. The third book also picks up where the second leaves off, I thought the story flowed very nicely from one book to the next. In this book the Baron company is being sold and Lily is now able to decide what she wants for her future and who she wants in her future. This book kept me entertained and reading, because I needed to know where this was going to go. I loved how throughout this series Lily has discovered new things about herself that she wouldn’t have if she would have married Jack. I truly enjoyed reading these books. The author did an awesome job relaying the details and making this a very hot and steamy read that I didn’t want to put down. I highly recommend this series!!
The Lily Trilogy (Gilded Flower #1-3) by Vivian Winslow was a okay read that was full of emotions and easy smooth reading.
Since this is a box set, I’m going to review the series as a whole.
The writing was good, easy to follow, each book connected nicely to the next and I like the flow and attention to detail. The characters were well rounded and complimented the MC perfectly. I will say it did take me a bit to warm up to our MC, she did come across as a little spoil, but she did grow on as the series went on.
The series was a bit of a surprise, because I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it. I will say the first book wasn’t quite up my ally, but it hook me enough to jump into the next, and as the story picked up I got hooked. Each book got better and when it ended I was a little sad, but satisfied. As a collective this this series was hot, and the writing really got your blood going.
Overall I’m happy I gave this series a chance. It took me a bit out of my comfort zone, and got me into this world. I can’t wait to dive into the next series by Vivian Winslow. So please take my high recommendation that you will get hooked on this series.
Happy Reading
-E.A. Walsh
Well, well, well… Vivian Winslow certainly brought the heat with this titillating trilogy about the life, and love, and love life, of Lilly Baron. I loved the fact that all of Lily’s story was in one complete box set to devour in one sitting. I was first introduced to the writing of Vivian Winslow with her Wildflowers series. I had no idea that this was the preface to those books and was so excited when I figured that out. With every novel that I finish of Vivian Winslow’s, a bit more of me is changed by her characters. I love the way she writes these strong women with a powerful life force in them into reality. I am all-consumed with her novels from page one to the very last. This was no different. If I could I would give this many more stars, but since five is my max, five is what I will give it. I can promise you that you will fall in love with these characters just as much as I have. I would recommend now that I am aware, however, that you read these novels in the Gilded Flower Series before you jump into the Wildflowers Series. It will make things a lot more seamless and enjoyable to have that backstory. It isn’t necessary though.
Gilded Lily: Book #1
This is where the root of all Lily’s problems are revealed. Her idyllic life is shattered when she finds her twin sister in bed with her fiancé. Yeah, what a winner right? In an attempt to get back on track she goes on the honeymoon that she planned herself, to Rio. There she is sought after by not one, but two different good looking men. She enjoys her time and starts to feel a bit of healing take place, until she returns home to her hotel to receive more bad news. We leave her as she gets a flight back home.
Calla Lily: Book #2
In Calla Lily the story picks up right where we left off in book one. Lily has caught a plane home to her ailing father. She is forced to pick up the slack with the family business. In doing so she discovers that the family business is in some trouble. Gustavo is back in the mix in this one as well, and his secrets are exposed. Lily decides to end things with him while she is ahead, yet somehow this man finds a way back to her every time.
Tiger Lily: Book #3
At the end of book #2, Calla Lily we saw Lily swear off men for a while after a mess of complications surrounding the last few male relationships that she has had. Fate has a different idea in mind however. Lily does finally realize that it may be best to sell her father’s business before things are unsalvageable.
Each story flows perfectly from one to the next. There aren’t any gaps or unanswered questions, which I love. I really loved Lily as a character, she was relatable and strong. I adored that this book made me feel all the feels, even the hot, hot, hot, fan me down, and pour me a glass of ice water hot feels! I was engrossed and found myself devouring this series well into the night to see how it would end. It only took me a good day to finish it all. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next few books in the Gilded Flower Series!
THE LILY TRILOGY is the first set of stories in the GILDED FLOWER TRILOGIES. While this contains books 1, 2 & 3, each book is a novella so all three add up to one very satisfactory sized novel. It was quick and easy to read. Characters are well developed and this is full of tension, adventure, erotic moments and self discovery.
Lily Baron is a woman who undergoes a life changing event and sets out on an adventure that will change the course of her life. She is a woman who is on a self exploration to find out what she really desires/wants in life. There were a few times that I questioned her decisions, but I understood the why of it all.
The entire GILDED FLOWER TRILOGY is downloaded on my Kindle and I’m moving the others further up on my TBR list because I really want to know what happens next.
The Lily Trilogy (The Gilded Flower Trilogies Books 1 – 3) By Vivian Winslow. This set is a nice easy and fun way to past the time. Each story is a part of Lily’s journey after facing a huge betrayal. We see her grow through each part and find who she is more and more. Each part is short but not lacking anything. The author is good at painting a picture that plays out in front of you and makes you feel every emotion. I laughed, teared up and had to fan myself a few times so it’s safe to say this book has a bit of everything needed in a contemporary romance story. I’m giving this trilogy a four star review and recommend it.
The Lily Trilogy is a complete set of 3 incredible books from author Vivian Winslow. This is my first read from this author and it was a great experience to read all three books in one set after each other, and not have to deal with waiting for release dates after getting completely captivated with each read.
This complete trilogy includes Gilded Lily (Book 1) Calla Lily (Book 2) & Tiger Lily (Book 3). This author has an amazing incredible writing style where she has created some amazing characters and plot lines. These books flow seamlessly throughout and also when it ends the next book begins we carry on from where we left off. These books are captivating, compelling, and I was unable to put the reads down.
These stories are sexy, exciting, intriguing. They are filled with adventure, passion, steamy, love, pain, lies and twists and turns. Each of these reads are unique and are equally compelling and stands out among others that is until you get swept up into the story of the next read. You were taken on an emotional rollercoaster throughout these reads as you follow Lily’s journey, through the ups and downs her finding more about herself and learning new things.
We cannot forget to mention the secondary characters that come into this read. They just help make this read even better, and they help bring out our main character and compliment them as a whole. I can’t wait to delve into Dahlia’s story and Violets to see what they truly are like in their own story.
This is an incredible start to this series and I can’t wait to experience all the rest. But until then do not miss this read!
The Lily Trilogy by Vivian Winslow
5 Stars!!!!!
I am so guilty of reading things out of order and I have read this Series after reading a series that is set after this one first, but I as glad to get to be able to get to know Lily better. This series helped me to get into the actual mindset and life of Lily.
Through these three books I was able to get the full backstory of Lily that really filled in a lot of holes that I had from reading the Wild flowers series first. I felt like I really got to know how lily came to be the woman she was and how life impacted her. I was drawn in from the first book and I just couldn’t stop till I got to the end of the third one. The chance to see how betrayal and hurt can shape ones life was what I liked best about this series. I look forward to reading more from this author as her unique style just grabs the reader and sucks you into the word she has created and you lose yourself in the twists and turns.
The Lily Trilogy by Vivian Winslow is one part of her Gilded Flower’s series. Each of the trilogies can be read as stand-alones however I would recommend reading the books in each trilogy in order.
This particular trilogy follows Lily. Her life takes a downward turn when she catches her fiancé in bed with her sister.
Deciding to get away she heads on her honeymoon alone. From this point on it is new experiences and new opportunities for Lily. She has the chance to experience new passions, the likes of which she never has before. She takes on a more active role in the family business and battles with those wanting to take over.
Win everything going on can Lily take control of her life? And in doing so will she find a new love?
Each one of these stories was well paced and interesting. Lily was a great character to read about. How she handled everything was great. After everything that happened she deserves some fun and it certainly seemed like she got that. This author always knows how to put together a great story and this was no exception.
5 Stars
The Lily Trilogy by Vivian Winslow is the enthralling story that introduces us to Lily Baron and sets us off on a journey full of emotion, love, loss, heartache, betrayal, adventure, sexual awakening, family dynamics, responsibility, drama, spice, sizzle, tension… and so much more. This box set contains the entire Lily Trilogy, which are also the first three books in the Gilded Flower Series (of trilogies).
The trilogy consists of:
-Gilded Lily (Book #1)
-Calla Lily (Book #2)
-Tiger Lily (Book #3)
I really enjoyed this trilogy, zooming through it all in only a matter of hours. It is so easy to read, and so easy to love everything about the it. Ms. Winslow has a real gift for storytelling- bringing us a well-developed, beautifully written, and polished piece of work. She has an easy, inviting, and sexy style that I never grow tired of reading.
As always, the character/s are beautifully and intricately crafted, complete with their own personalities, quirks and flaws.
A brilliant way to start the Gilded Flower Trilogies and I can’t wait to dive into Dahlia’s story next!
Thank you, Ms. Winslow!
As a lover of all books by Vivian Winslow, I had to go back and read the first few books in the Gilded Flowers series after realizing I read the last books first! These books are mostly standalone so the order isn’t as important but having read this trilogy, I would have preferred to read these before the Wildflower series that follows this series. With that said, I had been dying to know more about Lily Baron while reading the Wildflower series and I finally got to read about what makes her who she is. Lily is an intelligent, beautiful woman whose life comes crashing down right off the bat. The events that follow help shape her into the confidant, head strong business woman I had been dying to read more about! I loved getting to know more about all the wonderful characters that Vivian Winslow has molded into this amazing group of people we get to read about. Not only does Lily grow as a person, she truly discovers what she wants from life and how to get there. This really is such a good story and full of all the steamy bits you know you want to read! I can’t wait to keep reading this series with the Dahlia Trilogy! So, I give “Gilded Lily”, “Calla Lily”, and “Tiger Lily” five stars!!
This was such a sexy book!! It’s about a woman scorn by her fiancé and her own sister. She takes a trip and finds what she needed all along. You will not want to put it down. It was so good. What’s better revenge than having some passionate sex on what was suppose to be your honeymoon. It’s a great little come back story from what is some woman’s worst nightmare. This is the second series I have read by this author and she never falls short of amazing. The amazing description that just makes you ache in all the right places and never want to leave where your sitting to read this book. It was like you were living for lily and rooting for her just to do what she needs and make it through and find her fire again. Such a great book. It’s worth a million more reads!!
The Lily Trilogy- Vivian Winslow
5-stars
The Lily Trilogy is another 5-star series by one of my favorite authors Vivian Winslow. I have never read a book by this author that I didn’t love! Her writing style is simply incredible, with all of the detail it’s impossible not to be completely captivated. The Lily Trilogy is heart-wrenching, sweet, romantic, emotional and so damn steamy! This trilogy consists of books 1-3, Gilded Lily, Calla Lily and Tiger Lily, this is a series I was unable to put down, I was actually able to read it in one sitting. Even though it’s a shorter read I still found that the storyline flowed seamlessly, and I was constantly wondering how it was all going to play out. Lily’s character is one I couldn’t wait to find out all about and I’m so happy with how her story played out, I look forward to reading more about her in the future. I would absolutely recommend this author and series to anyone looking for their next romance read!
The Lily Trilogy (The Gilded Flower Trilogies Books 1 – 3) by Vivian Winslow
4 Stars
Gilded Lily (Book 1) – This is the beginning of Lily’s story, this book started with her heartbroken after finding her sister and her fiance in a compromising position like right before their wedding was supposed to take place. What better way to mend a broken heart then going to Brazil on your planned honeymoon alone? Her experiences in Brazil were a start for Lily to understand that not marrying her fiance was probably the best decision. From sensual massages by a man that made Lily feel things she never had before to being pursued by the insanely rich handsome Gustavo, the only problem is Gustavo is married and Lily just isn’t sure if crossing that line would be in her best interest, when her worst fear happens and she runs and then she hears from home…Lily is full of so many questions..What does her future hold and is she ready to face it all….
Calla Lily (Book 2) – After rushing home to New York because of a family emergency, from her eye opening experiences in Brazil, Lily takes on more challenges and is finally able to come to terms with her broken engagement and her sisters betrayal. Still being pursued by the wealthy brazilian and then dealing with yet another heartbreak, Lily decides she needs a man break. She needs to focus on the family business and the attempts by the brazilian who she can’t seem to shake while he is determined to win not only her but the family business.
Tiger Lily (Book 3) – I think this was my favorite of the three in this series…It may have something to do with how Lily handled Gustavo, it may also have to do with her relationship getting mended with her sister and it may no doubt have something to do with a certain Cuban American…The story gets tied up pretty well in this last book of the series..
I sincerely enjoyed this entire story, It all read very easy and smooth and I’m a big fan of series that continue a story of one or more characters… What was fun while reading these stories was sitting back and trying to remember all of the connections of the names and characters from this authors Wildflowers series… I absolutely can not wait to dive in to Dahlias story, and hopefully since I saw the words…For now…at the end of this that there will be more for Lily somewhere down the line.
The Lily Trilogy (The Gilded Flower Trilogies Books 1 – 3) by Vivian Winslow is one woman’s journey of discovery. It is filled with lust and want, hurt and betrayal, fear and longing, happiness and love. Each man that Lily encounters is hot, passionate and oh so sexy and she learns something from each and everyone of them, whilst discovering something else about herself. It is good to see her grow and find what she really needs and wants. I enjoy reading box sets because all the books are right there and you don’t have to wait to read on. A quick, easy and enjoyable read
I have to say that I love Vivian Winslow’s writing style. I first came across it with in Blossoming Flower and instantly fell in love. So, when I had the ability to read The Lily Trilogy, I couldn’t help myself.
The trilogy starts with Gilded Lily and the unfortunate events that spin Lily’s life out of control. She catches her fiancé in bed, with her sister the day before her wedding. She ends up in Rio, trying to center herself. She ends up meeting Gustavo de Lima. There were so many mixed emotions and feelings with this book because of the betrayal that she was a victim to. I loved how the author was able to work this storyline.
In Calla Lily, we get to see Lily grow into the businesswoman that she is meant to be. Unfortunately, it comes at the illness of her father. Lily however has to fight for her right to become the head of her family’s empire. I loved that there is definitely steam in this book. She fortunately learned to grow into herself as a woman, personally and sexually while in Brazil. And with this development, she has to manage what is thrown at her. Literally. I loved seeing this side of Lily, and once again – seeing how grow into herself.
With Tiger Lily, we get to see who Lily becomes. This trilogy is definitely a journey that at times were painful, and some steamy for Lily. But sometimes it’s the end result and where that journey leads you that matters. I loved where Lily ended and with whom. I felt like Alejandro was the perfect solution for her. In every aspect and sense. I definitely enjoyed this trilogy and everything that the author had to offer. This was a definite 5 Star Trilogy for me! I can’t wait to continue to my reading journey with Vivian!
Lily Trilogy by Vivian Winslow
Four Stars
Dang! So much happened. I honestly don’t know where to start. From jump Lily experiences heartache a breaking moment that will guide her into unknown territory. She had major balls going on her honeymoon alone. The betrayal from the people she loved was a life altering experience. Lily was so innocent. Until life put in her path temptation and raw lust. Reading Lily’s story put a lot into prospective about the other books. It gives you insight on how forgiving Lily truly is. The author did really well putting this series together giving you all you need to dive into Lily. She grew a lot from book one and I feel that her experiences made her a better person.
This 3 book series really packs a punch. You’ll want to read the whole thing right from the get-go. Like any Vivian Winslow book, the emotions are gripping and your heartstrings get a little battered but SOOOOOO worth it.
I absolutely loved Lily! After tasting the bitter taste of betrayal, Lily is going on her honeymoon alone. On her vacation, Lily snaps out of her funk and really starts embracing herself. She meets some men who really make her head turn but can she commit?
Part two Lily is back in New York about to take over the company because her father suffered a stroke. Past loves come into play as well as managing her job.
Part 3 wraps everything up. She has decisions to make that will impact the rest of her life and I loved watching it all unfold.
This was more than a trilogy. It was a journey of a woman who was once betrayed and finding her path to HEA!
The Lily Trilogy (The Gilded Flower Trilogies Books 1-3)
By Vivian Winslow
4 stars
This box set includes 3 books:
Book 1 – Gilded Lily
Book 2 – Calla Lily
Book 3 – Tiger Lily
I really enjoyed all of the books included in this box set. I have read book by this author previously and I really love her relaxed writing style. Her books are easy to read and she creates characters that you truly find a connection with. I really enjoyed reading about Lily. I thought that she was a great character, likeable, relatable, strong and intelligent. She comes across a lot in her life and I really felt like I was on the journey with her. I was really rooting for Lily to find her happily ever after especially what happened with her ex fiancé. Lily certainly comes across some sexy men whilst on her journey to find herself – some of which she had great chemistry with. The second book in the series brought about some unexpected twists and turns, especially where Lily’s twin sister is concerned. Lily still continued to grow as a person and I loved seeing her evolve as the story continued. Again book 3 was a brilliant read and maybe my favourite out of the set.
Overall a very enjoyable read, I loved that you could go straight from one book to the next in this box set. All of the books were very well written and I loved Lily and the array of different characters in the stories too. I am really looking forward to reading the next set of books in the series.