Review: Visit Exotic Locations and Fall in Love
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2013
An excellent boxed set of four romances by Mona Risk. Fantastic value!Her Greek TycoonI've read all Mona Risk's books and enjoyed them, but this has to be my favorite. It captured my attention from the first page and I couldn't stop reading until Stefano and Ashley found their HEA. Stefano is a delicious hero, as hot as the Mediterranean sun and determined to do right by his family. Ashley is equally determined to see justice done for her grandfather. When the two go head to head sparks fly in more ways than one. Something I love about Mona Risk's books is the exotic settings. This book is full of lovely descriptions of Mykonos that transported me to the island and provided a wonderful backdrop for the romance. Recommended!Her French CountFrench Peril grabbed me from the first page and never let go. Cheryl Stewart, a brilliant grad student, is sent to France by her beloved professor who dies mysteriously. Cheryl, along with several other students, stays at the chateau owned by Count Francois to research the ruins of an old chapel on the property. The Count is preparing to rebuild the chapel. The Count also wants to find a valuable statue that was rumored to have been in the chapel. Cheryl is writing her thesis on the chapel and the statue and wants to find it too. Problem is, other people, bad people, want that statue. Ms. Risk builds up the suspense, keeping the reader guessing. Could one of the other students be after the statue? Was there ever a statue, and if so, what happened to it? A real page turner. As Cheryl gets to know Francois she realizes she's falling for him. The Count tries to fight his growing feelings for Cheryl because he doesn't want to settle down with one woman. But he can't help himself with Cheryl. The romance between the two unfolds in a realistic and beautiful way that had me rooting for this attractive and very likable couple. Ms. Risk kept me wondering who the villain(s) could be all through the book. When the villain(s) was revealed, I was shocked. I hadn't seen it coming. All in all, a great mystery and thriller and terrific romance.Her Russian HeroI love the hero of this story. Sergei has all the best qualities you want in a man. Some alpha heroes come across as arrogant and manipulative, but the author has got Sergei just right for my taste. Add the feisty heroine and exotic location of Belarus and you have a wonderful love story combined with an interesting contemporary story that skillfully shows the clash of two different cultures.Neighbors and MoreAlexa is a great heroine with heartbreak and troubles in her past, and an ex husband who is smothering her with unwanted attention. Dante is a delicious Italian hero, wealthy, charming and brimming with sex appeal. The chemistry between these two sparkles right from the start. Even in the challenging situation they find themselves in, their romance blossoms in a believable way. The suspense/mystery element is very well done. It kept me turning the pages eager to find out the identity of the murderer. With a cast of interesting secondary characters and a beautifully described setting, this is a compelling romantic suspense. Recommended.