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Secrets of Sin

Secrets of Sin, February 2010
by Chloe Harris

Aphrodisia
Featuring: Emiline du Ronde-Barhydt; Reinier Barhydt
320 pages
ISBN: 0758238533
EAN: 9780758238535
Paperback
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"A funny, passionate and slightly dark novel where jealousy, desire and love run wild."

Fresh Fiction Review

Secrets of Sin
Chloe Harris

Reviewed by Mandy Burns
Posted March 9, 2010

Romance Erotica Sensual | Erotic

Emiline du Ronde-Barhydt is a prosperous businesswoman with a thriving sugar cane plantation; she has taken the knowledge her father instilled and created an empire all on her own. Over four years ago, she gave away her heart away, only to have it ripped apart as her husband abandoned both her and their home for a life with his best friend and the high seas. Emiline is more than ready to move on, so she makes a trip to the family lawyer seeking a divorce. As she leaves the office, she sees Connor, the best friend, lounging in the reception area; she knows her husband can't be far away, so getting him to sign the papers should not be difficult at all. Unfortunately, her husband decides to see her in person and strikes a deal; three days of total control for a divorce. Simple, right? Reinier Barhydt hasn't seen his wife in four years; he has left traveling to her port to his best friend and business partner Connor. This time, though, rumors are circulating that his wife has taken a lover, which makes Reinier see red. No matter that he has been partaking in extra-marital adventures; he refuses to be made a fool of by his wife. Unannounced, he shows up to find Emiline has become an extraordinary businesswoman with adventurous ideas -- and she wants a divorce. Seeing Emiline again dredges up the pain and hurt Reinier felt all those years ago, when she described him like a prime piece of horseflesh. His desire for her is still strong, so he makes her a deal; give him three days to get her out of his system and she can have her divorce. Easy, right? Chloe Harris' debut novel is funny and slightly dark in a sensationally passionate way where jealousy, desire and love run wild. A great read!

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SUMMARY

On an alluring Caribbean island, Emiline du Ronde-Barhydt's inheritance and dazzling beauty insure that she's granted her every wish, but one...freedom from her wayward husband. So when the proud sea-captain, Reinier Barhydt, strikes a deal to let his wife go - under one condition - Emiline agrees. The price? Before Reinier signs the papers, he gets three days of his wife's total submission to his every erotic demand. The two fall under a spell of the most forbidden sensations and Reinier risks losing control of his own carnal game. At the mercy of his own raw shattering needs, the three red hot days may just turn into a lifetime of smoldering passion...


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