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Book Description
He’s a billionaire living for fun, fighting expectations, and avoiding his future. She’s an alluring, intelligent, career-focused woman. Throw in a masquerade ball, a steamy, encounter, and a villain. It’s a recipe for fireworks.
It all starts when the power goes out, leaving me trapped in a dark elevator.
Just when the walls are closing in and panic starts to take over, a sexy stranger comes to my rescue.
His deep voice, yummy British accent, warm shoulder to lean on, and flask of expensive whiskey is just what I need.
Embarrassment aside, what happened shouldn’t matter. I’ll never see him again. That’s good because I’m no longer the adventurous risk-taker I was in college. Now, I’m a rule-following professional—at least that’s what I tell myself.
Stuart
Her wavy, auburn hair, sparkling emerald eyes, and perfect curves mesmerize me.
When she panics, my instinct is to protect her. That is until she snuggles against me and sparks fly, making me want much, much more.
I regret not getting her mobile number. It shouldn’t bother me. I’m not looking for a relationship. And she doesn’t seem like the type for a fling.
To my surprise, she turns up unexpectedly. I’m relieved and thrilled. But she pushes me away.
About J.D. Carothers
When not consumed by her job as an attorney, J.D. Carothers loves to cook for her family and friends, read murder mysteries and romance novels, eat chocolate, and sip wine while watching the sunset in Southern California.
Late at night or early on weekend mornings, she tries to find a quiet place to write her next novel and trade the stress of real life for a fantasy world where murder and romance are on the menu, along with the food she loves.
She just wishes there were more hours in each day!
My Thoughts
Masked Secrets by J.D. Carothers is a fantastic, fast-paced romance that serves as the perfect prequel to the Love Over Murder series. Short, hot, and packed with chemistry, this story brilliantly wraps a swoon-worthy romance and a light touch of mystery into one addictive package. It is a recipe for absolute fireworks, blending a billionaire trying to avoid his future with an alluring, career-focused woman, a masquerade ball, and an underlying element of suspense that keeps readers guessing who the villain is and what they are after.
The story kicks off with Brooke, a rule-following professional who has left her adventurous college days behind. When a sudden power outage leaves her trapped and panicking in a dark elevator, a sexy stranger comes to her rescue. Armed with a deep British accent, a warm shoulder to lean on, and a flask of expensive whiskey, he is exactly what she needs to calm her nerves. Believing she will never see him again after their intense, steamy encounter, Brooke tries to put the embarrassment aside—only to be stunned when their paths unexpectedly cross again in the professional world.
That stranger is Stuart, a billionaire living for fun and fighting family expectations. From the moment he lays eyes on Brooke's auburn hair, emerald eyes, and perfect curves, he is utterly mesmerized. His protective instincts instantly kick in during the blackout, but the sparks that fly between them leave him wanting much more. Though he deeply regrets not getting her number, he is thrilled when she unexpectedly turns up in his life again, even as Brooke tries to push him away to keep things professional.
J.D. Carothers does a wonderful job of balancing the instant, undeniable attraction between Brooke and Stuart with a growing sense of danger. Watching the couple navigate their intense connection while dealing with an looming threat makes for a highly entertaining read. For lovers of contemporary romance who enjoy a side of intrigue and a guaranteed happily ever after, this quick and sultry standalone prequel is a must-read that will leave you eager for the rest of the series.
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