Hire to Wear the Sheikh's Ring by Rachael Thomas

Hired to Wear the Sheikh's Ring
by Rachael Thomas

Reviewed by TashNZ | 5 Stars

A beautiful story which has everything. 

A handsome sheikh who needs to protect the monarchy. A beautifully brave woman who is desperately righting a wrong. Kidnapping drama. Family irritations. A magnificent desert. A stunning falcon and a loyal dog. 

I haven’t been reading for a while and am getting back into it with this beautiful story by Rachael. I absolutely loved it for its softness and swirls of hardness against family dramas and two people who knew at first sight. 

Highly recommended.



Reviewed by Nas Dean

HIRED TO WEAR THE SHEIKH’S RING by author Rachael Thomas is a May 2018 release by Harlequin Presents series.

Tiffany hired herself out as a bridesmaid for celebrity wedding so Jafar Al-Shehri decided he would hire her—as his bride!

He wanted to stabilize his country after becoming king so he needed a wife by his side and he hired Tiffany to play the role. He had no interest in a real marriage love.

But would he be able to remain uninvolved forever? As Tiffany’s husband, he also came into the role of her lover.

The chemistry between them was scorching hot and they both gave in to their passions. But what would happen when it’s time for Tiffany to go?

HIRED TO WEAR THE SHEIKH’S RING is a highly sensual romance filled with emotions and drama. Author Rachael Thomas brought this scorching hot couple live on the pages. It is a tale of family jealousy, betrayal and redemption. This story would enthrall a reader and keep her hooked until the very last page. I finished this story in one sitting, as I was eager to discover what happened next.

Highly recommended for all readers of romance.

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Hired to Wear the Sheikh's Ring

Rachael Thomas



Reviewed by Helen

Tiffany Chapelle is a bridesmaid for hire a bit of a different career but it works well for her and when she meets best man Sheikh Jafar Al-Shehri at a wedding he offers her a position that is too good to not accept you see it will get her sister out of debt and provide a good life for her niece but she must become his bride temporarily so as Jafar can secure his crown and kingdom, but the best thing is not to fall in love when this is supposed to be convenient.

Tiffany goes into this with open eyes and looking to the future yes she has always wanted to have the true fairy tale marriage and has saved herself for it but life and circumstances have changed that for her, but a week in Paris before the wedding with Jafar sends her emotions into sensual sparks and then a week as a honeymoon and Tiffany discovers what sensual pleasure Jafar can give and her world is opening up with love.

Jafar will never love and never wants to be a father, yes he needs a wife to save his crown but there will be another who will give him an heir, but spending time with the beautiful Tiffany sets his blood on fire and when she gives him her precious gift on their wedding night the consequences change the way things will go that is if he can convince her to stay.

This is a sizzling sensual emotional story that leads to a beautiful HEA, two strong people who gave into love and opened up, I love a sheikh and Jafar is wonderful yes it took him a bit to realize he loved Tiffany and when he did the way he told her had me sighing, thank you MS Thomas for another fabulous story that I highly recommend this one ticks all of the boxes for a sensual romance that left this reader very happy.

5/5 stars for a fabulous story

Published May 1st 2018 by Harlequin Presents

A Child Claimed by Gold by Rachael Thomas

Reviewed by Nas Dean

A CHILD CLAIMED BY GOLD by author Rachael Thomas is a January 2017 release by Harlequin Present series.

Nikolai Cunningham wanted his family secret to be kept exactly that…a secret. So he had to stop photographer Emma Sanders from delving too deep when she was invited by his grandmother for an interview.

He had a plan…seduce her and keep her distracted. And his plan worked beautifully. Only it had a consequence. What would he do now?

A CHILD CLAIMED BY GOLD starts off in Russia. The descriptions are so realistic, that it made me yearn to visit Russia. It’s an emotional roller-coaster of a story. Author Rachael Thomas, in her heart-warming style of story-telling would keep a reader’s interest riveted to the story till the ending.

Highly recommended for all readers of romance.

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A Child Claimed by Gold

Rachael Thomas



Reviewed by Helen

Loved this one I have had a wonderful journey to Russia and of course to a beautiful HEA between a hero and heroine who deserved this happiness and joy so much after the things they had been through in their childhood I loved seeing them find true love.

Emma Sanders has lived a life in foster care rejected by her father and caring for her younger sister she is now a photographer and has been given an assignment to photograph and do a story on a Russian family but when she meets the son of this family Nikolai Cunningham besides the sparks that fly between them there seems to be things that he does not want uncovered.

Nikolai Cunningham left Russia with his mother at the age of ten has made a name for himself in business has been through a broken engagement and is determined that the family secret will not be uncovered by this photographer but he is not prepared for the electricity that sparks between them and then the consequences that are left after their night of unbridled passion but he is determined also to prove he is nothing like his father.

WOW what an up and down journey this story is so many emotions it is moving and just so very good I loved Emma and her strength and Nikolai well he is really such a caring hero even if he has a hard time showing it at time he really has a lot that he needs to come to terms with but you know true love wins out all of the time and I was smiling and sighing throughout this one. I highly recommend this fast paced story it has everything a true romance needs lovely. 

5/5 stars for a fabulous story

 Published December 20th 2016 by Harlequin      

The Sheikh's Last Mistress by Rachael Thomas

Reviewed by Helen

This is a story of an innocent with secrets that force her to make decisions about her future and a duty and honour bound man who is drawn to Destiny like no other woman, their journey is filled with the ebb and flow of should I should I not Destiny has no idea where these feelings are coming from only that she needs this man for a short affair but when there are consequences the domineering man steps in and Destiny is torn this is what she has been trying to get away from and she is so scared she must open up about her close held secret but true love might take a bit to feel but when they do the sky lights up with a million stars, I highly recommend this story if you love Sheikhs and deserts with strong and loving characters I really enjoyed this one.

Destiny Richards a horse whisperer and an innocent young woman who is doing her best to get away from a father and step mother who are domineering and controlling she has a secret that she keeps very close to her there will be no marriage and no children for Destiny she has protected her younger sister and she is now away from the family living in London and now maybe Destiny's chance for freedom, if she is strong enough to convince the gorgeous man that has arrived to convince her to go to his country of Kezoban and work with the Sheikh and his horse, will this be what Destiny needs.

Sheikh Zafir Al Asmari has arrived in England to find the much talked about horse whisper Destiny Richards it is the last hope he has of saving his beloved horse after a terrible accident that lost him is only sister. Zafir is a man of duty and honour and when he is mistaken for an aide to the Sheikh by Destiny he plays a long he is so drawn to this woman like never before and when she drives a hard bargain for her to go to Kazoban he agrees and here starts a sensual journey for them both.
4/5 stars for a great story

Expected publication: April 19th 2016 by Harlequin

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Review by TashNZ | 4 Stars

Destiny Richards is known for her "horse whispering" skills and she comes to the attention of Sheikh Zafir Al Asmari. Zafir thinks Destiny is his last hope to help his horse who is traumatised by a tragic event. Destiny is reluctant on one hand to leave what she knows and travel to far away lands but desperate to escape her awful step mother and controlling father she blazenly hikes the price up with who she thinks is the Sheikh's assistant. Desperation and intrigue makes Zafir agree. 

With Zafir's beautiful desert home as the backdrop of this wonderful tale, I found myself swept away with the story. Zafir is bound by strict rules of conduct and Destiny is mixed with the need to get away and the magnetic pull she has to Zafir and to explore what they are both feeling. Letting their guards drop at night, far away from both of their duties they fall in love, but if life was as easy as that this magical story would be over. 

The Sheikh's Last Misteress is full of intrigue, drama, passion, a tragic but understandable back story which I thought was quite unique, I loved how Destiny had quite the unique job and I loved the battle of wills Zafir had between himself and protocol. 

Thank you Rachael for another wonderfully crafted story.


Review by Alexia | 5 Stars

"The Sheikh's Last Mistress" by Rachael Thomas is a read alone book, and it was classic romance at its best. Destiny Richards has a way with horses. Sheikh Zahir Al Asmari needs help with getting one of his horses to leave the stables after an incident that took the life of Zahir's sister. Zahir comes to meet Destiny and pawns himself off as an aide to the Sheikh. Destiny is doing her best to get out the her family relationship because it's not a happy one. When the two get together sparks will fly!


Review by Hina | 4 Stars

A last fling for him that leads to a happily ever after with the heroine living her worst nightmare that is eventually turned into the most beautiful dream.

To be perfectly honest, I loved how Destiny was before she met Zafir. One look at the man and she loses it but where heart rules you have not much choice. And Zafir of course was an egotistical arrogant jerk to begin with. Just because you rule a country does not mean you have dominion over everyone who walks the Earth!

But in a story what matters most how the character is further developed and that Rachel knows down pat.

Loved how the characters evolved throughout the story. The way they got to know themselves better based on interactions with each other was a treat and the deference to a culture is really awe inspiring.

A fabulous job.


Review by Amanda | 4 Stars

The Sheikh’s Last Mistress - Destiny Richards accepts Sheikh Zafir Al Asmari’s job offer as a horse whisperer and hence she travels to Kezoban. Working for Zafir and seeing him constantly awakens a fierce storm of attraction between them. And as one thing leads to another, they are faced with the consequences of their passion where they must think not of themselves but that of the life they created together. My verdict is: The Sheikh’s Last Mistress by Rachael Thomas is angsty, intense and overwhelmingly dramatic. The thought-provoking story-line will either have you loving or hating the characters and the stories they have to tell.


Review by Cheryl | 5 Stars

Sheikh Zafir Al Asmari finds the riding school nestled in the countryside beyond London and walks up to see a woman with a horse. He through her mother (step mother) had hired Destiny Richards to work with his prized Arabian Stallion named Majeed. The step mother had assumed that this man was sent from the Sheikh and not the Sheikh himself. He did not correct her.

This stallion had been involved in a tragic accident which had claimed Sheikh's sister (Tabinah) life. 
Destiny is to travel to Kezoban and at first rejected the task that had been agreed between the Sheikh and Destiny's step mother. The length of time for the job was a 2 month term. Destiny's step mother used her gift with horses to monetarily profit her. Other than that she had no use for Destiny and as result Destiny wanted to be free of her. Could she use this opportunity to be totally free and start her life over? 
Destiny rearranged the payment to be given to her, travel expenses and hopefully enough to start a new life. She also asked that she sees and meets the stallion first. Zafir almost told her who he was when he said that his private jet would take her to see the horse.

After Destiny arrives the sparks still fly between her and Zafir. They go for a morning ride and Destiny finally says she wants him. They spend one night together and he is stunned to find that she is a virgin. 
Rachael Thomas tells the story of a girl giving the gift of her virginity to someone she trusts and loves. The story of the Sheikh so distraught over how his sister died that he feels he cannot have a life with anyone other than the chosen bride by his aides. Also how a rare blood disease is the reason her mother died giving birth to Destiny and that she has no idea if she has inherited it from her mother or not. She was never tested since she was not interested in love, marriage, or children. Rachael Thomas also paints the picture through words of what the desert and Kezoban and the culture of Kezoban is like and also of the beautiful horses there. 


Review by Lynn | 4 Stars

A commoner and a sheikh share a sensual affair with each thinking the other is cold and indifferent to the feelings flaring up between them. They have each had their share of heartache, and I enjoyed seeing them attempt to overcome it with each other.

Sheikh Zafir Al Asmari has a job offer for Destiny Richards, and he's willing to meet her demands to get her to accept.

Destiny Richards is desperate to get out from under the controlling figures in her life, so when the sheikh offers her a way to pave the way to a future on her own, she decides to take it.

What neither of them count on, is the heated attraction between them anytime the other is near. They agree to one night of passion before they part ways ... but destiny really has struck when consequences unfold!
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Reviewed by Nas

THE SHEIKH’S LAST MISTRESS by author Rachael Thomas is a May 2016 release by Harlequin Presents series.

Destiny Richards takes the job offered by Sheikh Zafir Al Asmari not knowing where it would lead her. But spending a night of passion with him was definitely not on the cards. Yet their scorching chemistry led them to it.

And then there are consequences. Would Destiny agree to what Zafir proposes?  

THE SHEIKH’S LAST MISTRESS is a sensational romance filled with sensual scenes amid heart-breaking emotions. Author Rachael Thomas, once again astounds her readers by this sizzling tale.

Highly recommended for all readers of romance.

New Year at the Boss's Bidding by Rachael Thomas

New Year at the Boss's Bidding
by Rachael Thomas

Reviewed by TashNz

A romantic winter read with a beautiful setting at New Years Eve.

Tilly has landed a fantastic opportunity to cater for a New Years Eve party. Xavier Moretti hates Christmas and Tilly is a jilted bride so both aren't the happiest of campers at such a time of year where most are happy and full of joy. Both Tilly and Xavier note the sparks flying and not just from the log fire. Crazy snow storm blocks the road and neither the party Tilly is catering for can get through and she can't leave.

Snowbound! 

Brilliant set up for two people who need to face their demons and the distraction of each other proves to start the New Year off with a bang. Once the snow settles and they have to face the real world, will the warmth in the manor continue outside in reality to melt their past away and heal broken wounds??? 

Tilly and Xavier are two fab characters to read about and I enjoyed their story from the start. I found it hard to put down and I enjoyed the set up of the beautiful manor which was described with perfect detail, the believable back stories and really warmed to the characters of Tilly and Xavier. They deserved their happy ever after together.

Imagine sitting in front of a warm log fire all tucked up with a nice glass of red! This is how I felt reading New Year at the Boss's Bidding.

Reviewed by Nas

NEWYEAR AT THE BOSS’S BIDDING by author Rachael Thomas is a January 2016 release by Harlequin Presents series.

Natalie Rogers is snowbound with Xavier Moretti and passions run high. But she wouldn’t sleep with her boss. Yet by midnight, her contract is up and Xavier is no longer her boss. Would she give in to their fiery passion and raging chemistry?

After an accident, Xavier is scarred both physically and mentally. He doesn’t see himself a fit suitor for Tilly. Yet he couldn’t ignore the longing he has for her love. Could they have a happy ever after?

NEW YEAR AT THE BOSS’S BIDDING is a mesmerizing romance filled with emotional intensity and sensuality. Author Rachael Thomas once again astounds her readers with her heart-warming story telling style.

Highly recommended for all readers of romance.  

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Reviewed by Alexia

"New Year at the Boss's Bidding" by Rachael Thomas is a quick, classic romance. Xavier Moretti hires Tilley Rogers to cater his family New Year's Eve party but a snowstorm cancels the party and strands them together. Even though it's cold outside it is HOT inside. I'd love to tell you more but it gives too much of the story away, and the relationship between these two are worth reading.

5 Stars

Reviewed by Hina

New Year's Eve being not far away from Christmas, every New Year's Eve has the added warmth of Christmas. The same is true for this sexy story.

Snowbound in a manor that oozes of times gone by, Natalie and Xavier come together emotionally and physically. Both of them have a past that they must learn to move on from. Wounds of a past that need healing and the way to that is for them to be there for each other. The salve for their wounds is the love they have now developed for themselves.

Even though it is a Presents story, I find it a very sweet Romance. A book that when I once began, I could not keep it down until I read the last word.

5 Stars

Reviewed by Cheryl

New Year at the Boss's Bidding by Rachael Thomas

Xavier Moretti’s New Year’s Eve party is a good way to build the verily recent business for Tilly Rogers’s new catering company, Tilly’s Table. Landing it was a much needed boost to her new business and he wants an Italian theme which is perfect for Tilly. She used to cook alongside her grandma. 
As Tilly drives out to the Wimble Manor which is set on the edge of Exmoor it is snowing. She finally finds the Manor and finds also that the snow is accumulated a bit more. As she gets out unloading her business van she encounters none other than Xavier. 

Xavier is a billionaire business owner and has the motorcycle track. He is a former motorcycle racing and now mentors the young riders. He for sure is the most high-profile client to date for her catering company.

Tilly was very pleased to be out of London for New Year’s Eve considering that last year on the morning of what was to be her wedding day when her fiancé, Jason called off the wedding. 
Tilly felt Xavier’s eyes on her as she unloaded the van. He offered to help her and touched her as he grabbed boxes out of her arms. This sent sparks flying between them. She had never been affected by a man like this before, not even her ex-fiancé. 

As she set to prepare for the party she was not really looking out the windows and when she did she could not believe how the flakes were so large and coming down at a fast pace. She began to worry would her 2 assistance make it out there to help her. 

After her broken engagement she started a bucket list of things she wanted to accomplish. Her catering business was on the list and so was a romantic fling. There was something between her and Xavier and yet she told herself and later him that she could not do anything since Xavier was her boss for this party. 

Do the 2 assistants make it to the Manor? Does Xavier’s family make it there? Will Xavier and Tilly be alone in the Manor for New Year’s Eve and after due to a major snow storm? To find these answers and more you will have to read the book. It will show how Tilly had been hurt and how Xavier’s cycle accident that left his best friend dead and Xavier with major scars and what the future now holds for them. 

Enjoy!

5 Stars

Review by Dottie

Tilly Rogers is given the opportunity to cater a New Years eve party for billionaire Xavier Moretti. New Years is not a good time for either Tilly or Xavier, last New years Tilly was to marry and her fiancé called it off just before the ceremony. Xavier hates the holidays as he feels responsible for the death of a friend near the holidays. New Year is as it says a new year and these two people are suddenly stranded and have to cancel the party and spend the time together. Take Tilly , Xavier and an author like Rachael Thomas and you have a lovely story of discovery , healing and finding love when its least expected. These two people find what all romance readers want HEA but on their way to that you have a lovely story that will make you warm for the new Year

5 Stars

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Review by Amanda
Tilly Rogers is thrilled to cater for Xavier Moretti’s New Year’s Eve party. What she hadn’t catered for was getting holed up with her boss for a few days. However, being in close proximity to each other ignites a fire between them and it is not before long that Tilly and Xavier act upon their sizzling attraction. But with their broken past hanging over their heads, Tilly and Xavier give each other comfort in trying times by helping each other recuperate. Overall, New Year at the Boss’s Bidding by Rachael Thomas is a good solid book that keeps you reading until the end. Ms. Thomas creates a convincing story where her unique writing style and her well-developed characters take readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

Recommended
4 Stars

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New Year at the Boss's Bidding Rachael Thomas

Reviewed by Helen

This is a story that will have you turning the pages as two people that have issues to get over come together in a sizzling sensual story in such a beautiful setting with lots of snow.

Tilly Rogers was jilted a year ago and has thrown herself into a new business and hid behind that but she has made a list of things that she is determined to get done she is quiet and determined and a little afraid of loving which stems from her parents but when she takes on a job for New Years Eve and then gets snowed in her life will change for the better.

Xavier Moretti had a great life as a motor bike racer but when that part of his life ends in tragedy he continues to punish himself he works hard to promote safety in the industry but shuns Christmas, but when he meets Tilly things will change.

I loved this story truly the instant sizzling attraction when Tilly and Xavier meet could set the pages on fire the sensuality is amazing and to see a tortured hero meet a heroin who has issues to overcome and then Xavier to be so determined to get the girl he loves, this one will have you smiling throughout I highly recommend this story grab a beverage curl up and enjoy I did very much. 

5/5 stars for a great story

       

From One Night to Wife by Rachael Thomas

Reviewed by TashNz

Serena goes in search of the father of her baby, a handsome Greek fisherman, to let him know the consequences of their night together. Just as she's about to lift off she finds out who he really is... billionaire shipping mogul Nikos. Nikos is furious, so sure that travel writer/journalist Serena must of known who he was and desperate to either snare him into marriage or worse yet, give his child away to her sister who so desperately wants her own child after so many failed attempts at IVF. Their childhoods force both Serena and Nikos to rethink their futures and how they are going to deal with the unexpected bundle of joy. Serena reluctantly agrees to marriage and is thrust into NIkos's glamous Greek world.

Serena's path to happy ever after is a tough one. Her family shapes her outlook on life and going out on a limb for her unborn baby she grasps Nikos offer. Nikos is a brilliant Alpha, taking charge and bossing Serena about in the most un-charming way and even though things soften, they lapse into a physical but loveless relationship. Serena loved fisherman Nikos with all her heart but Greek Billionaire Nikos is a completely different story and while physical relationships are fantastic, they can only last so long love isn’t reciprocated or hidden.

I really enjoyed From One Night to Wife, it's another fantastic addition to the One Night of Consequences series. Serena and Nikos are two complete opposites in so many ways and yet so similar in others. Their backgrounds shape them and to become one they need to do some soul searching and due to the brilliant and passionate writing, it was hard and emotional watching Serena try to show Nikos it was ok to let go and love. The setting in Greece was so beautiful, I was right there, looking out to the stunning views and visiting same tourist destinations Nikos took Serena to but the star of the show was the dialogue and the beautiful descriptive and passionate and emotive writing woven into a lovely story.

Harlequin Presents | Published August 2015 | One Night of Consequences Series

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Reviewed by Nas

FROM ONE NIGHT TO WIFE by author Rachael Thomas is a September 2015 release by Harlequin Presents series.

 

Nikos Petrakis stormed out of Serena James life once but he could never ever forget the attraction he felt for her. For long after his body ached for her. But he kept firm about his no commitment rule.

Now Serena was back. Why was she here? Was there some consequences to their passion? But why wait three months to let him know?

Would Nikos stand by and let Serena walk away with his child, his heir? Then he proposes and Serena couldn’t really believe why would he choose her to marry? Could he let her in his heart to know the reason why he didn’t want commitment? Could he let her in his heart, ever?

FROM ONE NIGHT TO WIFE moves along very fast with thrilling dialogue. It is a wonderfully fulfilling romance written by author Rachael Thomas. I was hooked from the first page till the end. It’s a very fast paced story and filled with sensuality and emotional intensity. 

Highly recommended for all readers of romance. 

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Reviewed by Amanda

Shipping tycoon Nikos Petrakis and travel writer Serena James’ passionate affair three-months ago have resulted in life changing consequences. Serena is carrying Nikos’ baby. As a result of her pregnancy, Serena travels to Greece to inform Nikos she is carrying his child only to learn a shocking revelation just before boarding her flight—the fisherman who she’d shared hot, tempestuous nights with is actually a billionaire! When Serena finally meets Nikos on the beach, he questions her on whether she’d known who he was all along and has come to stake her claim. But Serena is innocent even as Nikos hurls accusations upon her. When Nikos suggests they get married, Serena knows she has no other choice. But as they get to know each other better, their physical attraction takes precedence and it is not before long that Nikos and Serena acts upon these shared feelings.

FROM ONE NIGHT TO WIFE by Rachael Thomas is full of angst, drama and high-strung emotions. The dialogue is strong and intense. The characters share strength, resilience and they are passionate people. Their self-will demands attention. Ms. Thomas paints a vividly descriptive romantic tale with her unique writing style and this novel’s distinctive plot is sure to keep readers turning the pages.

Recommended
4.5 out of 5 Stars
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Reviewed by Hina

A travel journalist on the island of Santorini (Greece), Serena falls in love with a local fisherman knowing there is no future for their relationship. But she is content that there will be enough memories that she can live her life thinking of those moments with her fisherman, Nikos. But not all goes to plan.

Though he is enamoured by the sweet Serena who does not have airs about her but still Nikos lies to her about his identity. He makes her believe he is a poor fisherman eking a living on the island and lives in a old, small, whitewashed house.

Finally it is time to say good bye and things get out of hand. Boom! And there are consequences.

Serena wants to tell her fisherman about the baby they have made and hopes that there might be a future for them after all. Before she boards the plane to Greece, though, she finds out the real identity of the billionaire who is her baby's father. A man she has not even a hope to live her life with. Still she makes good on her promise and goes to the island again to inform him face-t-face.

Nikos believes him to be a fool of the first order to have succumbed to Serena's seduction so that she can trap him to fulfill her family's wishes. Decides that no more will he be a fool and is determined to be his child's father. Determined to make Serena his wife. Is it love? He does not believe in such nonsense, of course.

Serena goes with the plan because dropping the father of her baby from their life is difficult for her irrespective of however her hear hurt. She did not want that pain for her baby.

Now all that remains is for Nikos to realise his love for his new family but is he up to the challenge.
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From One Night to Wife

Rachael Thomas

Reviewed by Helen


This one is a story that I really enjoyed I loved the setting and I loved the hero Nikos Petrakis who is so tortured from his childhood that he is determined that he will never love because he can't he has built a big business as a shipping tycoon but always returns to the place he calls home the Greek Island of Santorini and works for a few weeks on his beloved fishing boats and this is where his life changes for him after meeting beautiful English girl Serena James who is a journalist who writes about holiday destinations.

Serena is very close to her sister but not her parents so has never gotten too close to any of her boyfriends so when she meets fisherman Nikos and there is an instant spark between them she gives herself to him and falls in love and they spend a very sensual two weeks together but after one very passionate night on the beach things end not so good for them and Serena returns home.

Three months later when Serena needs to return and tell Nikos that there were consequences from their last night together everything changes Serena realizes that there have been many secrets kept by Nikos and as she gets to know him better things get harder but Serena loves Nikos the fisherman but Nikos the business man is a different matter but after a very rough journey they both open up to each other and you will be smiling especially when Nikos realizes how much he loves Serena.

This is a story that will keep you turning the pages a beautiful story that is emotional heart-warming and very sensual and I highly recommend this one.

5/5 stars for a great story

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Review by Alexia - 5 Stars


"From One Night to Wife" by Rachael Thomas is a quick, classic romance read. Serena James had an affair three months before with Nikos Petrakis who was a 'fisherman.' When she shows up in Greece things are not all that they seem. Her fisherman is a billionaire, and he thinks that she waited too long to show up to tell him because she got pregnant on purpose.

Great read because if you're pressed for time and can't read the book straight through it's easy to pick up where you left off. Some books aren't like that. Much more to this story between Serena and Nikos but instead of me telling you about it you should read it for yourself.

Craving Her Enemy's Touch by Rachael Thomas

Review by TashNz

Craving Her Enemy's Touch
by Rachael Thomas

Set against the fast and furious backdrop of motor sport, Charlie is forced to face the nightmares of her brother's horror crash when Sandro comes knocking on her door.  A year has passed since her beloved brother passed away and the last place Charlie want to be is at the big reveal of the car her brother was working on before he died.

Sandro sets out to honor Charlies brother's promise but it's hard when the two finally meet and they're hit in the side by the intense feelings they have towards each other, the emotional tug and pull of heartstrings due to their mutual connection and the passionate nature of each person.  Sandro, because he's not revealed everything there is to know about the crash and Charlie because, as much as she tries to hate Sandro and tries to hold him responsible for the, she can't ignore the magnetic pull she feel's in Sandro's company.

Set in the beautiful Italy, Craving her Enemy's Touch is an emotional story and one which completely filled my mind and and attention with the flow of the story, the perfect characters and the absorbing story line. I very much enjoyed that there was no hostility on Sandro's part (as in the general Harlequin Heros), that he knew how he felt from day one but felt honour bound by his promise.  I loved Charlie, she's one awesome chic and perfect for Sandro.

A wonderful read and will be well enjoyed by all, especially those who like slightly different heroines :D

An April 2015 Harlequin Presents release.

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Reviewed by Desere 



King of the racing circuit, Sandro Roselli might send Charlotte Warrington's pulse into overdrive, but he's also hiding something about her brother's death. Sandro has offered Charlotte a job but she will make sure that 's she the one in the drivers seat on the road to uncover his secret.

But as we all know life in the fast lane, is dangerous and with Sandro it's a danger no woman wants to get involved in, except Charlotte can't seem to stop craving. She craves Sandro's touch , craves the walking danger-zone he is, she want's to lose herself in his intoxicating world. He is literally driving her crazy! There's no reason for her not to take what Sandro is offering, but will their affair survive the dark secret he hides?

Everyone that knows me well enough knows I absolutely LOVE romance books and I LOVE racing, and that I am addicted to anything Italian ! So of course when you combine the three , it's a thrill I cannot resist.

Sadly the author's of racing romance books, don't always get it right. The entire adrenalin rush that goes with racing and a super thrilling romance needs to really draw me in, with the words romance and racing they already have my attention but the trick is to keep it.

I am totally revved up to report that Rachael Thomas made the list! She kept my attention from page one, put me in the front row for all the action. I felt the pure adrenalin rushing through my veins just as fast as the cars sped around the track, and not once did I get the " This is such a load of hogwash, racing is never like that!" feeling at all.

I loved the fiery passion between Sandro and Charlotte, it was just as addictive as the thrill of reading about a racing hero. And did I mention it's set in stunning Italy!  And oh my gosh the emotional level of this read, wow just wow! I cried, I laughed, I screamed, I pulled my hair out and I even wanted to literally kill the hero, but of course I forgave him , every racing fan knows the drivers always have a reason for their actions and acting a little out of the start-up-line.

There is only one other author from Mills and Boon that has been able to take racing and romance and combine it into the perfect read, so a huge congratulations to Rachael Thomas you have definitely made the list!

I could say so much more about this read but if I do I would go on and on and on ( like anyone else would when they speak about perfection) but of course it would ruin it for other readers, so I will end it off by saying , if you love gorgeous Italy as the setting, an off the charts hot motor sport hero, a totally awesome heroine , roaring cars ,speed, adrenalin and a rush that will leave you breathless,  all penned by an amazing author, jump into your car, race out to the shops and pick up this little guaranteed gem of a read.

5/5 star review
" She craves his touch, he craves her forgiveness" 
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Reviewed by Nas

CRAVING HER ENEMY’S TOUCH by author Rachael Thomas is a May 2015 release by Harlequin Presents. 

Charlotte Warrington goes into hiding after her brother’s death. Her brother died in a tragic accident while test driving a new car. 

Now the car manufacturer, Sandro Roselli, wants Charlotte to be at the launch of the new car. Would she go? Could she go? She needed to find out how her brother died. Was there a cover up? 

What would ultimately happen between the scorching chemistry between Sandro and Charlotte when she discovers the secret he is hiding? 

CRAVING HER ENEMY’S TOUCH is a sensual romance with hot and steamy scenes. Author Rachael Thomas has brought this story set in the car racing world and with it she brought to the pages the glamor and glitter of it.

 

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