ABOUT THE BOOK
She’s done waiting for what she really wants…
“If I don’t have you after that kiss,
I’ll burn to dust from the inside out…”
“If I don’t have you after that kiss,
I’ll burn to dust from the inside out…”
Aspiring fashion designer Adelaide Song wants to prove she’s more than just a pampered heiress. All she needs is a little courage—and the help of deliciously sexy Michael Reynolds, her childhood crush and her brother’s best friend. But when her secret crush turns into an illicit liaison, Adelaide realizes mixing business with pleasure spells trouble for all her plans…
MY THOUGHTS
SECRET CRUSH SEDUCTION is book two in Jayci Lee’s Heirs of Hansol series.
Adelaide Song is trying to prove to her family – especially her grandmother, the formidable family matriarch – that she has changed her wild child ways and is worthy of a place in the family business.
To help her, Adelaide entangles Michael Reynolds, head of publicity for Hansol Corporation into her plans to design a clothing collection for people with autism experiencing sensory issues. Within the constraints of this genre romance, for the most part, the author competently addresses this challenge.
Adelaide and Michael explore their feelings for each other as they work together to make the fashion show a success. Michael was Adelaide’s first, albeit unrequited, love. Michael finds himself attracted to Adelaide buy he is wary of tangling with Adelaide because he greatly esteems the Hansols and he would hate to lose their respect.
Lee manages to infuse plenty of tension between Adelaide and Michael; the chemistry between them is obvious even though there’s a reluctance to acknowledge it. Frustratingly, this book doesn’t quite work for me it relies heavily on miscommunication to drive the story.
Lee definitely gets a thumbs up for her continued inclusion of diverse characters. It’s never gratuitous and I appreciate her efforts.
While this book didn’t quite hit the spot, I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jayci Lee writes poignant, sexy, and laugh-out-loud romance every free second she can scavenge. She lives in sunny California with her tall-dark-and-handsome husband, two amazing boys with boundless energy, and a fluffy rescue whose cuteness is a major distraction. At times, she cannot accommodate real life because her brain is full of drool worthy heroes and badass heroines clamoring to come to life.
Because of all the books demanding to be written, Jayci writes full-time now, and is semi-retired from her fifteen-year career as a defense litigator. She loves food, wine, and travelling, and incidentally so do her characters. Books have always helped her grow, dream, and heal, and she hopes her books will do the same for you.
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