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5.0
First, a few things of note - yes, I received this as an Advanced Reading Copy in exchange for an honest review, but I also purchased a copy to give away, so. is about, after all...
On to the review...
I feel like I should preface this review today with - I do not like most contemporary romances. I like contemporary chick lit, but not much current romance. It's all the Billionaire's this or the Millionaire's that... So, when I tell you to read this book, I suggest you listen.
First of all, The Gems of Vice and Greed is book three in the Contemporary Gothic Romance series by Colleen Gleason. I have not read the first two, but you absolutely do not need to. That's a major factor in a series for me - can it stand alone?
So, Vice and Greed tells the story of Leslie and Declan. Leslie, having removed herself from the corporate rat race, has settled down in Michigan to restore a historic mansion so that she can open an inn. Declan, the local blacksmith (drooling already, aren't you?) has moved to the same small town to raise the daughter he never knew he had.
Throw in a ghost and rumors of long lost jewels, and you've a sexy, intriguing story full of charming characters, simmering sexual tension, and mystery.
This is a must read!
On to the review...
I feel like I should preface this review today with - I do not like most contemporary romances. I like contemporary chick lit, but not much current romance. It's all the Billionaire's this or the Millionaire's that... So, when I tell you to read this book, I suggest you listen.
First of all, The Gems of Vice and Greed is book three in the Contemporary Gothic Romance series by Colleen Gleason. I have not read the first two, but you absolutely do not need to. That's a major factor in a series for me - can it stand alone?
So, Vice and Greed tells the story of Leslie and Declan. Leslie, having removed herself from the corporate rat race, has settled down in Michigan to restore a historic mansion so that she can open an inn. Declan, the local blacksmith (drooling already, aren't you?) has moved to the same small town to raise the daughter he never knew he had.
Throw in a ghost and rumors of long lost jewels, and you've a sexy, intriguing story full of charming characters, simmering sexual tension, and mystery.
This is a must read!
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