Cinderella is about to get wicked… But can a naughty fantasy have a happily-ever-after? Lainey Kline has one goal before she leaves Melbourne forever: transform herself into a sexy siren, sneak into the season’s most glamorous masquerade ball and seduce Damian McKnight. Only there’s a teeny little problem–one deliciously hot night isn’t nearly enough. Now Lainey wants more. But while … wants more. But while getting naked is one thing, taking off their masks is quite another…
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Non stop. Couldn’t put the book down!
Sexy with a dash of playfulness, UNMASKED will whisk you away. A devoured every second of this book.
Great romance novel.
4 “Naughty Cinderella charming the pants off her Prince” Stars
Holy sexy shenanigans, Batman! They say this new Harlequin line is hot, and they sure weren’t lying! Unmasked was a sexy, hot and fun read.
Lainey has been mooning after one of her best friend’s older brother since she realized boys were not so gross. Unfortunately, Damian has never treated her as other than his little sister’s friend, and now that she is leaving to go work in London she is set on not living the rest of her life with what if’s. So along with one of her friends, she party-crashes a masquerade ball where she plans to seduce Damian and have her wicked way with him and get it out of her system.
As luck would have it her plan goes perfectly without hiccups until… well, there are a lot of hiccups. Not the least being Damian introducing her as his fianceé to a prospective client. When her certainty of anonymity gets nipped in the butt by Damian turning up at her door, they agree on spending some time together in order to help Damian land the client he’s been pursuing.
Their connection and chemistry are insanely good and soon they develop feelings beyond their expectations, but they both have issues they need to work through if they want it to work.
Lanie was fun, a free spirit and spontaneous. Damian, after a bad ending to a not so good relationship, was off feelings, dedicated completely to work, uncomplicated fun and getting revenge for what was done to him. This did not detract from his overall sexiness, alpha vibe and humor. Even when they seemed complete opposites, Damian and Lanie worked great together and I loved witnessing the development of their entanglement.
I loved how Unmasked was light and fun, filled with banter and silliness and some serious hotness, but still managed to give depth to the feelings and growth of both main characters. I can’t wait to see what comes next with Lanie’s friend Imogen!
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book*
Great book. I especially liked the bonus book at the end.
Y’all, this is a must-read book. I have read several Stefanie London’s books and enjoyed each one of them, but I think this is the best one yet! It is sensual and steamy, yet it has heart and deep emotions with captivating characters, and it is written in such a smoothly flowing way, it is addictive, truly an unputdownable book.
Despite the known fairytale type of theme in the story, it is a fresh and original tale. It is sinfully seductive and it is daring, indeed. It is pushing the lines between romance and erotica with its bold sex scenes but done so tastefully, the scenes embedded into the plot so well, they have an essential role in the development of the storyline, and definitely have their place in the story.
The bond, the friendship developed over the years, and the sizzling attraction, natural connection between Lainey Kline and Damian McKnight and the history they share was intruding, bringing sweetness, adoration, and a touch of angst into the sexy tale. I loved how well the characters were developed, how detailed their personifications were. I felt like I got to know them well, their dreams, wishes, their disappointments, and even their faults.
A lush and richly enticing tale that captured my mind with the devoted, ardent, even adorable passion, with compassionate, well-developed, engrossing characters in an exciting, gripping, addictively mesmerizing storyline.
~ Five Spoons!
Be enthralled by Stefanie London’s impeccable storyline, characters and whimsical type fairytale in Unmasked!
Truly dived in blinded with Ms. London’s work as she is a new author for me and I have to say I am beyond pleased with this romance. I enjoyed the mystery, angst of a best friend’s brother forbidden romance, with a strong heroine who didn’t stop for what she wanted from the man she has lusted for. London’s writing was easy to read and captivating nonetheless.
“He was her Prince Charming, her Mr. Darcy, the Harry to her Sally. The Danny to her Sandra Dee. The only guy who’d ever truly known her.”
Can a mask really hide what’s underneath the surface? The emotions, temptations, desires that have been burning for years. But what happens when the truth is unveiled. Will it leave you feeling elated as you’ve wanted or miserable because of the deceit/lies that the boundary has been crossed?
“You’ve made your bed–now you have to lie in it.”
I would hope that Ms. London would continue onward with sequels of Lainey’s friends and within those we can get glimpses into Lainey and Damien’s world. I for one would like to see more of them.
4.5 Cinderella Stars
Reviewed by Allyson, Late Night reviewer for Up All Night w/ Books Blog
A one night fantasy come to life? Yes, please! The sensuality literally drips off the pages of this sizzling erotic romp. I couldn’t stop turning the pages!
I thought it would have a better story line…something more meaty. Meh.
It was okay. It wasn’t as steamy as Elle Kennedy, but it was good. The characters were endearing. I like that the heroine didn’t end up pregnant in the end because that’s such a cliche, turn-off ending. I liked the happy ever after ending. I wasn’t crazy about the author’s writing style. She put so much stuff in-between two lines of dialog, I had to go back to remember what the person said in the first line. I’d like less description and more action. All-in-all a good, not great, little read.