Gilded Secrets by Maureen Child

Review of Gilded Secrets by Maureen Child

Published: June 26, 2012

5 out of 5 smirks

Synopsis: "Defending His Legacy…At Any Cost

When scandal threatens the luxury auction house that bears his family’s name, Vance Waverly suspects the media feeding frenzy is an inside job. Could his gorgeous assistant, Charlotte Potter, be plotting Waverly’s downfall? There’s one way to find out: seduce the truth out of her!

Charlie is between a rock and a hard place. She can reveal Waverly’s secrets to her unidentified blackmailer or lose custody of her child. Whatever she does, she’ll lose the career she loves. But losing the man she’s come to love—her big, bad boss—could put her over the edge…"

I wasn't sure I was going to like this story, but after meeting a brooding Vance and a cheery Charlie it was easy to fall into Gilded Secrets by Maureen Child.  I love how Vance and Charlie stand out as characters, but also seem to be the only ones standing out in one another's lives.  The mystery of this story certainly will hold readers attentions, but what I found I was most drawn to about this story was Vance and Charlie.  I love how they click and everything else that happens around them is mute when they are together.  I love how Vance loves Jake and plans for a future before he even realizes it.  I give Gilded Secrets by Maureen Child 5 smirks because the chemistry and the relaxed nature the characters have with one another it truly a spectacular thing.

Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Roxanne St. Claire, Jill Shalvis, & Maureen Child

Review of Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Roxanne St. Claire, Jill Shalvis & Maureen Child

Published: January 31, 2012

4 out of 5 smirks

Synopsis: "The Sins of His Past by Roxanne St. Claire
For one incredible night, Kendra Locke gave Deuce Monroe everything she had. Then he walked away without a backward glance to chase his big-league dreams. Now after one too many daredevil stunts, he’s back in his hometown ready to pick up where they left off—but Kendra has no intention of giving in so easily…

Tangling with Ty by Jill Shalvis
Dr. Nicole Mann, a child prodigy who graduated high school at the age of thirteen, has no room in her mind or her schedule for romance. But when the architect renovating her apartment turns out to have a charming Irish accent, all bets are off—and Ty Patrick O’Grady plans to use every trick in his book to stay in her life for good.

Whatever Reilly Wants by Maureen Child
Connor Reilly only has a few weeks to go in his “no sex for ninety days” bet with his brothers—and he figures no woman is safer to be around than his best friend, Emma Jacobsen. Until Emma shows up at a bar in a short."

The Sins of His Past by Roxanne St. Claire is sexy, funny, and about following your heart.

Tangling with Ty by Jill Shalvis is narcotic, socially awkward, and for Ty and Nicole a perfect fit.

Whatever Reilly Wants by Maureen Child is compelling, insightful, and about opening your eyes to what has been in front of you for a long time.

I give Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Roxanne St. Claire, Jill Shalvis, and Maureen Child 4 smirks because each character is relatable, fun, and easy to connect with.