Review: Tender Triumph by Ruth Roberts
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 2, 2013
Tender Triumph by Ruth Roberts is a most delightful, romantic story.  Natalia Montalvo has just gone through a very public divorce from her billionaire Italian husband and has moved back to New York City.  She agrees to attend a charity ball even though she knows that he will also be in attendance.  Jared, the owner of an architectural firm, is also at the party against his wishes.  Natalia and Jared meet on the balcony where she has gone to have time alone to gain her composure.  Jared feels that Natalia needs a friend right then and after all she is the sister of his best friend, Nico.  After a few dates, Natalia realizes that she is very attracted to Jared and he finds that she has caused him to want to stop being a playboy.  With the encouragement of Kate, Nico's wife, a relationship between Natalia and Jared just may be possible.The author did a very good job in the development of the characters.  I liked that the story was told from the point of view of Natalia and Jared.  The characters came alive on the pages of the book and it was interesting to get a peek into their lives and realize that even the very wealthy have some of the same problems as the rest of society.  The author's descriptions of the scenes were so realistic that I felt as if I were right there at the charity ball and at other places with Natalia and Jared.  There was a little suspense that kept me wondering if they would get together or go their separate ways.  I was caught up in the story from the first page and continued to read until I finished the book.I recommend this book to everyone that enjoys a good romantic story with a good ending.Prism Book Group provided me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.  I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.